The Etonbury Academy community is celebrating the success of their second cohort of Sixth Form students. Joanne Young, Etonbury Principal, said: 

“To our Class of 2026 – congratulations! You have made us incredibly proud, not simply because of the grades on your results sheets, but because of the young people you have become. We hope you leave Etonbury with confidence, ambition and the belief that you can achieve great things. 

Whatever path you choose, we will always be proud to have been part of your journey. Enjoy today, celebrate your success and look forward to everything that comes next. You deserve it. 

I would also like to pay tribute to our wonderful staff. Their commitment to our students, both academically and personally, has been exceptional. They have supported, challenged and encouraged our young people every step of the way.”

Samuel Whitbread Academy Sixth Form welcomed students back to school this morning to collect their results. The Principal and Sixth Form team were thrilled with the outcomes, which this year included a record score for progress.         

Principal Nick Martin said: “I am extremely proud of this year group. They have been an absolutely amazing group of students. As well as gaining some fantastic grades at both A Level and BTEC, they achieved our best-ever score for progress. They have also been great role models for the younger students by taking part in numerous events, school productions, organising and leading conferences on issues such as global warming, as well as reaching national finals in netball and winning the U18 national football final.”

 

Students at Samuel Whitbread Sixth Form receiving A-Level and BTEC results today.

Both schools are part of BEST (Bedfordshire Schools Trust) and celebrating alongside staff, students and families this morning were Dr Alan Lee, CEO of BEST, and Alison Wilshaw, Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement.

Joining students, families and staff on these days is truly special. It is a privilege to be able to congratulate students on all their hard work, and thank families and staff for all the support given. Enjoy your well-deserved celebrations – I wish you every success and happiness in the future. (Dr Alan Lee, CEO, BEST)

Alison Wilshaw was delighted to share in the joy of students today at both Etonbury and Samuel Whitbread Academies; “I extend my thanks to staff at both settings – they must also be so pleased. It is great to see futures opening for all our young people. I wish you well in your next steps.” (Alison Wilshaw, Deputy CEO, BEST)

 

Our Sixth Form teams are providing full support and careers advice to students, as they prepare to progress to university, higher apprenticeships, employment, travel or further training.

If you are interested in a place in either of our BEST Sixth Forms, please visit the school websites below. The school office will be more than happy to arrange a visit and provide information about upcoming admissions events. 

• Etonbury Academy Sixth Form: https://www.etonbury.org.uk/sixth-form 
• Samuel Whitbread Academy Sixth Form: https://www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk

 

Growing the BEST in everyone!