Secondary
Ofsted Good
About Samuel Whitbread Academy
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a highly successful and extremely popular upper school (Years 9-13) with 1700 students, which includes 470 in the Sixth Form and is the largest school in Central Bedfordshire, with a wealth of opportunities.
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Key Facts
Students
1,700
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.0
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
97.7
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
47.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.13
Progress 8
Below average
50.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
69.8%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
16.0% entered EBacc
11.2% achieved EBacc
401 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Samuel Whitbread Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Emily M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Excellent facilities and values"
I've been impressed with the facilities at Samuel Whitbread Academy, particularly the drama and dance studios. The values of the school, such as empathy and determination, are clearly instilled in the students. We've seen significant improvements in our child's confidence and academic performance since joining the school. Highly recommended!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 28, 2022
4.0
"Good but room for improvement"
We've been pleased with the education our child has received at Samuel Whitbread Academy, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. The facilities are excellent, but we've had some issues with the Sixth Form course selection process. Overall, it's a good school, but we think it has the potential to be even better.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
D
David B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2021
5.0
"Outstanding education and care"
We were thoroughly impressed with the education and care our child received at Samuel Whitbread Academy. The teachers were supportive and knowledgeable, and the facilities were excellent. The values of the school, such as teamwork and respect, are genuinely embedded in the culture. We're grateful for the experience and highly recommend the school.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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