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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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11 Mar 2025Mar 11 2025 3:46:53 PM

Success at Code Quest!

On Saturday, the 1st of March 2025, a group of our talented Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in the Annual Code Quest Programming Competition at Lockheed Martin in Ampthill. Competing against sc...

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06 Mar 2025Mar 6 2025 10:38:16 AM

New Chief Operating Officer Appointed at BEST

We are pleased to announce that Mark Liddiard has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST). Mark joins us from The Football Association, wher...

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26 Feb 2025Feb 26 2025 2:45:01 PM

International Day 2025

An afternoon of culture, food, and music brought our school community together in a vibrant celebration of unity and understanding.

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26 Feb 2025Feb 26 2025 12:30:17 PM

Thrills and Chills: SWA Students Take on the Slopes in Norway!

SWA Students Experience an Unforgettable Ski Adventure in Norway.

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26 Feb 2025Feb 26 2025 11:45:47 AM

Success for SWA in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge

We’re thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of our students in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge! A total of 38 Year 11 students took on the challenge, demonstrating their p...

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