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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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01 May 2025May 1 2025 9:26:32 AM

Year 9 Bronze DofE Practice Walk 2025

Last Saturday, a group of Year 9 students took part in a practice walk as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award preparation. The walk took place in and around Ivanhoe, offering students...

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01 May 2025May 1 2025 8:48:04 AM

Exploring Black History Through the Higher Project Qualification

We are proud to share that our students recently took part in an exciting and meaningful initiative, the Black History Higher Project Qualification (HPQ), developed in collaboration with Pearson Edexc...

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30 Apr 2025Apr 30 2025 2:28:21 PM

Outstanding Results in the Pink Kangaroo Maths Challenge

We are thrilled to share the exceptional achievements of three of our Year 11 students who qualified for the highly competitive Pink Kangaroo Maths Challenge. Henry S – Gold Kangar...

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30 Apr 2025Apr 30 2025 1:22:25 PM

SWA Society Visits Parliament

On April 1st, SWA Society members had the exciting opportunity to visit the UK Parliament. Students explored its historic halls, stepped into the House of Lords, and heard MP David Lammy speak passion...

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27 Mar 2025Mar 27 2025 12:21:55 PM

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

This week, our staff and students had the privilege of attending the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade event hosted by SpectaculArts. The eve...

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