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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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27 Jun 2025Jun 27 2025 12:49:37 PM

Celebrating Creativity at the BEST Summer Arts Festival

On Thursday, 26th June, Samuel Whitbread Academy came alive with colour, music, and community spirit as we hosted the BEST Summer Arts Festival, a joyous celebration of the incredible talent...

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27 Jun 2025Jun 27 2025 11:15:16 AM

Year 11 Prom: An Evening to Remember

On Wednesday 25th June, Year 11 students marked the end of their school journey in style with a spectacular prom held at Bedford Marquee. The event was a wonderful celebration of friendship, achieveme...

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27 Jun 2025Jun 27 2025 11:09:20 AM

Building Bridges Across Generations

During the week commencing 16th July, a group of our students had the privilege of visiting Oak Manor Care Home as part of an ongoing intergenerational project. This special visit was focused on prepa...

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27 Jun 2025Jun 27 2025 10:20:25 AM

Year 10 Design and Technology Students Visit the Design Museum

Earlier this term, our Year 10 Design and Technology students took part in an inspiring trip to the Design Museum in London. As part of their GCSE coursework, the visit offered a valuable opportunity...

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27 Jun 2025Jun 27 2025 10:13:10 AM

Learning in Action at Walton-on-the-Naze

Our Year 10 Geography students recently took part in an exciting and enriching field trip to Walton-on-the-Naze, putting classroom theory into real-world context through a full day of hands-on investi...

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