All Saints Academy Dunstable
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 520 pupils
81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 36.9
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
- Pupils on roll
- 1,657of 1,650 places
- Free school meals
- 12.8%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 396
- Ofsted
- School remains Good, 3 March 2023Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Samuel Whitbread Community College (URN 109670, until 1 March 2012).
What the data says
Of the 393 pupils who finished Year 11 at Samuel Whitbread Academy in 2023, 52% stayed on in Samuel Whitbread Academy’s own sixth form (Central Bedfordshire average 43%), 35% went to a further education college and 4% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 225 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 48% went to university (Central Bedfordshire 35%, England 37%), and 17% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 12% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
Food Preparation and Nutrition is unusually popular at GCSE: 27% of the year group took it, against 8% of pupils across England.
GCSE results in 2025 were in line with the national picture: Attainment 8 of 46.7 against 46.1 across England and 43.6 in Central Bedfordshire, with 48% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Central Bedfordshire and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Samuel Whitbread Academy | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 393 | 2,928 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 88% | 88% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 52% | 43% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 1% | 2% | 13% |
| — further education college | 35% | 40% | 37% |
| — other education | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Employment | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 4% | 5% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Samuel Whitbread Academy | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 225 | 1,931 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 89% | 80% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 48% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 17% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | — | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 28% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 8% | 15% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Samuel Whitbread Academy | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 46.7 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 42% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 73% | 65% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 12% | 28% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 | 3.75 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 14% | 18% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 32.8 | 28.9 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 49.0 | 46.7 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 2% | 8% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 389 | 98% | 89% | 16% | 20% | 76% |
| Mathematics | 389 | 98% | 88% | 16% | 22% | 81% |
| English Literature | 388 | 98% | 86% | 14% | 21% | 73% |
| Combined Science | 302 | 76% | 65% | 3% | 9% | 58% |
| History | 217 | 55% | 41% | 27% | 26% | 65% |
| Geography | 199 | 50% | 41% | 17% | 25% | 62% |
| Psychology | 116 | 29% | 3% | 22% | 22% | 73% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 107 | 27% | 8% | 36% | 21% | 81% |
| Business Studies | 105 | 27% | 18% | 30% | 20% | 79% |
| Biology | 85 | 21% | 23% | 39% | 45% | 96% |
| Religious Studies | 83 | 21% | 31% | 28% | 32% | 87% |
| Physics | 83 | 21% | 23% | 30% | 46% | 100% |
| Chemistry | 82 | 21% | 23% | 32% | 47% | 98% |
| Physical Education | 71 | 18% | 11% | 21% | 24% | 75% |
| Sociology | 68 | 17% | 4% | 19% | 21% | 71% |
| Applied Engineering | 65 | 16% | 0% | 12% | 18% | 57% |
| Art and Design | 44 | 11% | 7% | 50% | 24% | 91% |
| Computer Science | 36 | 9% | 13% | 28% | 30% | 69% |
| French | 32 | 8% | 18% | 47% | 29% | 75% |
| Design and Technology | 31 | 8% | 11% | 6% | 23% | 55% |
| Drama | 16 | 4% | 7% | 25% | 27% | 81% |
| Music | 16 | 4% | 5% | 19% | 33% | 75% |
| Spanish | 15 | 4% | 19% | 40% | 27% | 87% |
| Film Studies | 14 | 4% | 1% | 29% | 20% | 86% |
| Dance | 14 | 4% | 1% | 29% | 27% | 79% |
| Textiles | 6 | 2% | 2% | 33% | 27% | 83% |
| Polish | 1 | 0% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Studies | 58 | 32% | — |
| Health Studies | 50 | 28% | — |
| Small Business Management | 44 | 24% | — |
| Multimedia | 31 | 17% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 10 | 6% | — |
| Music performance: Group | 5 | 3% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Samuel Whitbread Academy | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 464 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 181 | 1,152 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 35.94 | 32.68 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 19% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | 61 | 34% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 53 | 29% | 31% |
| Geography | 47 | 26% | 10% |
| Psychology | 33 | 18% | 23% |
| Biology | 27 | 15% | 20% |
| Sociology | 25 | 14% | 13% |
| Physics | 22 | 12% | 12% |
| History | 20 | 11% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 20 | 11% | 2% |
| Film Studies | 19 | 10% | 2% |
| Computer Science | 17 | 9% | 5% |
| English Literature | 13 | 7% | 11% |
| Religious Studies | 11 | 6% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 10 | 6% | 5% |
| Physical Education | 9 | 5% | 3% |
| Product Design | 9 | 5% | 2% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 4% | 17% |
| Fine Art | 6 | 3% | 3% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| Textiles | — | — | 1% |
| Graphic Communication | — | — | 2% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| Dance | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 31 | 17% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 24 | 13% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 21 | 12% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 19 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 9% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 15 | 8% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 13 | 7% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 13 | 7% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 12 | 7% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 11 | 6% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 10 | 6% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 6% | — |
| Nutrition / Diet | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 4% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 4% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
Where Samuel Whitbread Academy is
Other secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire are shown for comparison; darker blue means more Year 11 leavers stayed in education. The last distance at which this school offered places is not yet on file — it comes from Central Bedfordshire’s allocation statistics.
Other secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire
Cedars Upper School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,135 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 48.5
Etonbury Academy
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,158 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 45.5
Harlington Upper School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,156 pupils
83% stayed in education · Attainment 8 47.8
Manshead Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,134 pupils
92% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.0
Priory Academy
Academy converter · 830 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.2
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.