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05/05/26
Latest News
15/04/26Warm welcome to our new Operations Manager
Haley Sparrow brings a strong track record in school business management, along with valuable experience and insight from her time at one of our BEST extended Secondary Schools, Etonbury Academy.Read Full Story
14/04/26BEST Welcomes New Principal for Castle Newnham School in Bedford
The Governors at Castle Newnham School and the Directors of Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) are delighted to confirm the appointment of Mrs Donna Neely-Hayes as Principal, with effect from April 2026.Read Full Story.jpg)
20/03/26Confirmation of CBC investment into Langford Village Academy
The funding from Central Bedfordshire Council will ensure a permanent increase of the Pupil Admission Number from 30 to 45 places per year.Read Full Story
12/03/26Celebration Opening of Wellbeing Garden
Members of the Trust and School community gathered yesterday for the official launch at Campton AcademyRead Full Story
05/02/26Model United Nations Day
Samuel Whitbread Academy, of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST), was proud to recently host and take part in a Model United Nations Day, welcoming students from several schools across the surrounding area.Read Full Story
05/02/26FREE Mindfulness Course for Parents
As part of BEST’s mission to grow mindfulness and its impact across the school community, we are offering free training for the parents and carers of our students.Read Full Story.gif)
23/10/25Castle Newnham All-through and Admissions Consultation
Formal Consultation on the proposal to become an All-Through school and changes to Admission Arrangements.Read Full Story
19/05/25Etonbury Academy rated Good in all areas by Ofsted
Etonbury Academy has been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted following a two-day inspection in April 2025.Read Full Story
27/03/25Double national sporting success for Samuel Whitbread
Samuel Whitbread Academy is celebrating not one but TWO national sporting successes on the same day.Read Full Story- 18/03/25
Robert Bloomfield Academy rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted
Robert Bloomfield Academy has once again been rated Outstanding in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.Read Full Story 
17/03/25St Christophers Academy rated Good in all areas by Ofsted
St Christophers Academy has been rated Good in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.Read Full Story