Samuel Whitbread Academy is a highly successful and extremely popular upper school (Years 9-13) with 1700 students, which includes 470 in the Sixth Form and is the largest school in Central Bedfordshire, with a wealth of opportunities.
We offer an exceptional academic and extra-curricular experience in an outstanding learning environment where students are expected to work hard and achieve their best. We are a member of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST), a learning community of five nurseries and 11 schools, providing outstanding all-through 0-19 education. We have a clear set of values, mission statement and vision, which is to 'be the best that we can be'.
The school’s recent performance of 9 to 5 was a resounding success, delighting audiences with its energy and humour. Our incredible cast rose to the challenge of performing underneath the lights...
Congratulations to the Year 10 boys’ cricket team, who have won the Bedfordshire County Cricket Final for the second year in a row! In an incredible repeat of last year’s Year 9 final, the...
It’s been a fantastic month for dance at SWA, with students taking part in a range of exciting opportunities and achieving some incredible successes.
We're excited to announce that SWA Racing is back and ready to hit the track! Led by Mr K Brooks, this fantastic initiative allows students to get hands-on experience in designing and engineering...
Here are some great resources for summer activities and workshops happening in the local community.
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford
Bedfordshire SG17 5QS
01462 629 900