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Samuel Whitbread Academy

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'.

Latest News

  • 18 Jul 2025Jul 18 2025 8:51:06 AM

    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...

  • 18 Jul 2025Jul 18 2025 8:40:03 AM

    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...

  • 17 Jul 2025Jul 17 2025 4:06:26 PM

    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.

  • 17 Jul 2025Jul 17 2025 3:39:34 PM

    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...

  • 17 Jul 2025Jul 17 2025 2:36:15 PM

    Here are some great resources for summer activities and workshops happening in the local community.

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    How to Find Us

    Samuel Whitbread Academy
    Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford
    Bedfordshire SG17 5QS

    01462 629 900

    swa-info@bestacademies.org.uk