Samuel Whitbread Academy vs Shefford Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students
Shefford Lower School
Shefford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
514 students
| Measure | Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford, East of England | Shefford Lower School Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 460 | #507 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1175 of 4,090 | #4162 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 1,657 | 514 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,657 | 514 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Shefford | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/ | www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shefford Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 66.6).
- •Samuel Whitbread Academy is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 514.
- •Samuel Whitbread Academy is a academy school while Shefford Lower School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Samuel Whitbread Academy better than Shefford Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Shefford Lower School ranks higher (68.6 vs 66.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Samuel Whitbread Academy and Shefford Lower School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shefford and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Samuel Whitbread Academy: 1,657. Shefford Lower School: 514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Samuel Whitbread Academy and Shefford Lower School rank in East of England?
Samuel Whitbread Academy is 150th of 460 and Shefford Lower School is 507th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).