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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 ten 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

  • 22 Mar 2024 - 3:03 PMMar 22 2024 3:21:22 PM

    Next up we are on a new stream @3pm LIVE RUGBY: HOWDEN ROSSLYN PARK NATIONAL SCHOOLS 7s | PITCH RE2, DAY 5 https://t.co/O7cjzNbiJq via @YouTube

  • 22 Mar 2024 - 9:03 AMMar 22 2024 9:47:04 AM

    So much talent to share with you Wednesday next week Www.ticketsource/swaconcert.co.uk or buy on the door!! #swasuperstars https://t.co/B4xrJrwRaR

  • 21 Mar 2024 - 4:03 PMMar 21 2024 4:01:30 PM

    What an amazing day for our Year 12 students at the UCAS Discovery Fair in London! With 100+ options to explore, they're one step closer to their future. Huge thank you to all involved for a fantastic event! https://t.co/lUvooO7uMi

  • 21 Mar 2024 - 10:03 AMMar 21 2024 10:17:37 AM

    ⚽️| Result‼️ They’ve only gone and done it again…. 12 months on from an U16 National final, the core of the boys have helped take the U18s to our first senior @SchoolsFootball National Final with a 5-0 victory! Goals from MOM D.Kemp (3), O.Kemp & Smith! #WhitbreadFootball https://t.co/1JclM15QU1

  • 19 Mar 2024 - 3:03 PMMar 19 2024 3:03:16 PM

    Today our 1st XI boys’ football team will take on Northampton School for Boys in the semi final of the U18 National Cup. 364 teams started, 4 remain. The whole community wishes you the best of luck! #ComeOnWhitbread https://t.co/veSd0NTlgb

  • 21 Oct 2021 - 2:10 PMOct 21 2021 2:23:24 PM

    Year 9 Application Deadline Sunday 31st of October The deadline to apply to Samuel Whitbread Academy is fast approaching, to apply for a place in Year 9 September 2022 please click on the link below... https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/5/school_admissions/495/apply_for_a_school_place_in_central_bedfordshire

  • 19 Oct 2021 - 2:10 PMOct 19 2021 2:52:28 PM

    Northampton Saints Rugby Camp This October half term Northampton Saints will be running a rugby camp hosted at Samuel Whitbread Academy from the 26th-28th of October. A fantastic opportunity for aspiring rugby players to experience professional training and develop their skills. For more information about the camp or to book, visit their website or send a message via email. Both linked below. Website: https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/camps Email: Community@northamptonsaints.co.uk

  • 15 Oct 2021 - 1:10 PMOct 15 2021 1:59:45 PM

    Year 8 Taster Sessions SWA are proud to offer any Y8 student who is applying to us a range of fantastic curriculum taster sessions. We look forward to meeting you after the October half-term. For more information and to book a place, please visit https://www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk/page/?title=Year+8+Taster+Sessions&pid=216

  • 06 Oct 2021 - 8:10 AMOct 6 2021 8:27:41 AM

    We currently have support staff roles: please click the links for more info and to apply. Learning Support Assistant (fixed-term) https://www.mynewterm.com/school/Samuel-Whitbread-Academy/137948/EDV-2021-SWA-35856/Learning-Support-Assistant-(Fixed-Term) Casual Exam Invigilators (part-time) https://www.mynewterm.com/school/Samuel-Whitbread-Academy/137948/EDV-2021-SWA-06698/Casual-Exam-Invigilators

  • 29 Sep 2021 - 3:09 PMSep 29 2021 3:42:43 PM

    UPDATE: Water is now running again and the site team are doing all necessary checks to make sure the site is up and running safely. School will be open as usual from tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Thank you to parents and students for your cooperation today.

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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