Samuel Whitbread Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shefford, East of England SG17 5QS · Central Bedfordshire
#150 of 460 secondary schools in East of England
#1175 of 4,090 nationally
About Samuel Whitbread Academy
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a academy secondary school located in Shefford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 13–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,657 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 150th of 460 ranked secondary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile), and its weakest is attainment 8 (58th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,657; capacity filled 100.4%; grade 4+ english & maths 72.7%; ebacc average points 3.87.
There are 5 schools in Shefford; Samuel Whitbread Academy ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)46.7
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)48%
- A level points per entry (10%)35.9
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel Whitbread Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,657
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 46.7
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 48%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 72.7%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.87
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 35.9
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Samuel Whitbread Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 1.1 km away
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students · 1.6 km away
Shefford Lower School
Shefford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
514 students · 1.7 km away
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students · 2.4 km away
Henlow Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
599 students · 2.6 km away
Campton Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
128 students · 2.7 km away
Derwent Primary School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students · 3.2 km away
Southill Lower School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
78 students · 3.2 km away
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students · 3.2 km away
Stondon Lower School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
136 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,655 students
Stanground Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,654 students
Moulsham High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,662 students
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students
Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,672 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel Whitbread Academy a good school?
Samuel Whitbread Academy has a Success Index (England) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #150 of 460 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Samuel Whitbread Academy rank in East of England?
Samuel Whitbread Academy ranks #150 of 460 secondary schools in East of England and #1175 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuel Whitbread Academy?
Samuel Whitbread Academy had 1,657 students in 2025.
Is Samuel Whitbread Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Samuel Whitbread Academy is classified as a secondary school covering Ages 13–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Samuel Whitbread Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel Whitbread Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.