Clifton All Saints Academy vs Samuel Whitbread Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Clifton All Saints Academy Near Shefford, East of England | Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,872 | #150 of 460 |
| National rank | #4494 of 15,697 | #1175 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 229 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Near Shefford | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cliftonallsaintsacademy.co.uk | www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.9 vs 66.6).
- •Samuel Whitbread Academy is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 229.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton All Saints Academy better than Samuel Whitbread Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton All Saints Academy and Samuel Whitbread Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Near Shefford and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton All Saints Academy: 229. Samuel Whitbread Academy: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton All Saints Academy and Samuel Whitbread Academy rank in East of England?
Clifton All Saints Academy is 548th of 1,872 and Samuel Whitbread Academy is 150th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).