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Samuel Whitbread Academy

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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'.

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27 Nov 2025Nov 27 2025 10:09:58 AM

Students Explore Global Seismology at Cambridge University

This month, a group of our A Level Physics and Applied Science students recently had an exciting trip to Cambridge University to attend a specialist lecture. The lecture, titled "Loo...

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27 Nov 2025Nov 27 2025 9:53:41 AM

Local Politics in Action: SWA Hosts School Parliament Group

On Tuesday, 25th November, Samuel Whitbread Academy welcomed students from Robert Bloomfield Academy and Shefford Lower School for the second meeting of the cross-school School Parliament Group. This...

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27 Nov 2025Nov 27 2025 9:19:08 AM

Officially Amazing! Careers Best Practice

We are pleased to share that we have been recognised as "Officially Amazing" by Amazing Apprenticeships for our outstanding Careers programme and support. Officially Amazing is a fr...

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26 Nov 2025Nov 26 2025 2:09:15 PM

Sixth Form Open Evening & Careers Fair: An Evening of Opportunity

On Thursday 13th November, Samuel Whitbread Academy was delighted to welcome students, families and employers to two major events in our calendar: the Sixth Form Open Evening and the annual Careers Fa...

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26 Nov 2025Nov 26 2025 1:24:56 PM

Remembrance at Samuel Whitbread Academy

This year, the academy marked Remembrance Day with a series of meaningful events that brought our community together in reflection and gratitude.

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