Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2017 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
64
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,657 pupils
1,650 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Shefford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Shefford
Admissions Demand - Central Bedfordshire
Places available
1,796
Applications
1,679
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Secondary admissions across Central Bedfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.56109%
Overall absence
27.50203%
Persistent absence
1,229
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
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