Samuel Whitbread Academy Catchment Area
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1660 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–18
Age range
1,660
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Samuel Whitbread Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Samuel Whitbread Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Samuel Whitbread Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5QS
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137948
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel Whitbread Academy
Is Samuel Whitbread Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Samuel Whitbread Academy currently has 1660 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Samuel Whitbread Academy? ▾
Admission to Samuel Whitbread Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Samuel Whitbread Academy cover? ▾
Samuel Whitbread Academy is a secondary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Samuel Whitbread Academy? ▾
Samuel Whitbread Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.