Samuel Whitbread Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Samuel Whitbread Academy.

Shefford, SG175QS Ofsted: Good Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.8%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shefford Road
Clifton
Shefford, SG175QS
Phone
1462629900
Website
samuelwhitbread.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137948
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS
Website
http://www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,670
Free School Meals
10.8% (180 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (85 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
97.3%
Ebacc Entry:
11.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.0%
Ebacc Languages:
16.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.27 to 0.01
University Progression:
53.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
199 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.8 (+17.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.1 (+7.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
139 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
278
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,670 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(18 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(45 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(40 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be the BEST that we can be."

Excellence Achievement Opportunity Determination Empathy Equality Ingenuity Integrity Respect Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

We offer an exceptional academic and extra-curricular experience in an outstanding learning environment where students are expected to work hard and achieve their best.

Facilities

Spacious and well stocked library with independent study rooms for Sixth Form Engineering and design technology workshops with laser cutters and 3D printers 14 science laboratories with science prep room Art and textiles rooms with Apple computers for design and a kiln for pottery and ceramic work Drama and dance spaces including the theatre and four studios with sprung floors, lighting, mirrors and sound equipment Music and film facilities including a recording studio and high-powered digital editing equipment Three fully equipped indoor performance spaces including a theatre, a hall and an activities studio Gy m, large sports hall with viewing gallery and extensive grounds and pitches Ten specialist computer suites and other IT facilities; broadband upgraded for broader bandwidth Student library and study spaces for Sixth Form use Library and independent study rooms for students across the academy

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 & KS4 Subject Curriculum The Super Curriculum KS5 Curriculum & Courses

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