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18/09/26
The Best of BEST
We are delighted to share our special 10th Anniversary edition with you!
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08/09/26CEO Leadership Announcement
After 10 years as the CEO of BEST, Dr Alan Lee has announced that he will retire at Easter 2027.Read Full Story
20/08/26Celebrating GCSE Success across BEST
Samuel Whitbread Academy, Etonbury Academy, Castle Newnham Academy and Pix Brook Academy welcomed their year 11 cohorts back to school to receive the results and look ahead to their next steps!Read Full Story
13/08/26Sixth Form Success for BEST
Sixth Form students and staff at Samuel Whitbread Academy and Etonbury Academy are proudly celebrating their achievements today after receiving a strong set of A-Level and BTEC results!Read Full Story
07/07/26BEST appoints Chief Financial Officer
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Walker as our new Chief Financial Officer.Read Full Story
19/05/26FREE Mindfulness Courses for Parents
Did you know that all parents and carers of our students are offered FREE mindfulness training?Read Full Story
18/05/26A Decade of Growth Celebrated with Silver Birch Trees in Every School
⭐Celebrating 10 Years of BEST⭐Read Full Story
18/05/26Castle Newnham School Celebrates Positive OFSTED
Castle Newnham School in Bedford is celebrating a complete set of strong and positive outcomes following a recent Ofsted Inspection.Read Full Story
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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