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'.

Earlier this March, our Year 10 Food Technology students took part in an exciting and inspiring workshop led by visiting chefs from the Royal Navy. During the session, the chefs shared fascinating...
Students and staff came together on court day and night, showing resilience, teamwork and true community spirit in support of the South Africa tour.
Students impress on stage, with top finishes in both KS3 and KS5 categories.
Students across Years 9, 10 and 12 rise to the challenge, with one of the Year 9 teams securing first place in their category.
An Interactive workshop deepens understanding of the GCSE Medicine in Britain unit

Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford
Bedfordshire SG17 5QS
01462 629 900