Samuel Whitbread Academy News Feed - Academy News

Royal Navy Chefs Inspire Year 10 in Hands-On Food Workshop

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:32 GMT

Non-Stop Netball, Unstoppable Spirit: £7,000 Raised in 24-Hour Marathon

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:04:06 GMT

Students and staff came together on court day and night, showing resilience, teamwork and true community spirit in support of the South Africa tour.

Speaking with Confidence at ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:16 GMT

Students impress on stage, with top finishes in both KS3 and KS5 categories.

Engineering Excellence at the Rotary Technology Challenge

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:37 GMT

Students across Years 9, 10 and 12 rise to the challenge, with one of the Year 9 teams securing first place in their category.

Bringing History to Life: Year 10 Explore WW1 Medicine

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:31:34 GMT

An Interactive workshop deepens understanding of the GCSE Medicine in Britain unit

World Book Day at SWA

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:21:33 GMT

A day of books, sweet treats and shared stories across the school

Fieldwork in Action: Year 12 in Dorset

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:11 GMT

Hands-on data collection and independent research bring geography to life.

Sixth Formers Take Part in Lessons from Aushwitz Project

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:44:14 GMT

Running the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:48 GMT

A World of Discovery: SWA Celebrates International Day

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:40:10 GMT

SWA Ranked 73rd in the Country for School Sport!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:11:19 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Samuel Whitbread Academy has been ranked 73rd in the country in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 2025!

Film & Media Alumni Shares Industry Insight with Students

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:59:48 GMT

Students Engage with UK Parliament Team

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:31:32 GMT

Sixth Form Visit National Apprenticeship Show

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:02 GMT

Inspiring the Next Generation: Year 9 Girls in STEM Workshop

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:12:26 GMT

Samuel Whitbread Academy Hosts Successful Model United Nations Event

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:37:20 GMT

Students from seven local schools unite to discuss and debate pressing global issues.

Bringing History to Life at Southill Estate

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:28:42 GMT

Year 9 HPQ students explore Black British history through local heritage

Fundraising Success!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:09:25 GMT

Year 9’s Christmas Fair raises £833.46 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance

Lunchbox Lectures are Back!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:53:41 GMT

Students Lead the Way in Supporting the Rotary Shoebox Appeal

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:40:24 GMT

From SWA to the Oscars

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:41 GMT

Hayder’s award-winning short film continues its remarkable journey

Festive Creativity Shines: Students Celebrate Success in BEST Christmas Card Competition

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:53:01 GMT

SWA Student, Eloise D was crowned the overall winner in the BEST Christmas Card Competition.

Community Events & Resources

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:36:39 GMT

Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.

A Cut Above: Supporting a Great Cause

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:52:00 GMT

Year 10 student, Troy M, shows generosity and community spirit through charity fundraising.

Supporting Students’ Next Steps

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:43:18 GMT

Year 9 families attend a successful Options Evening at Samuel Whitbread Academy.

A Magical Day Behind the Scenes

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:35:23 GMT

Year 9 students explore creativity and craftsmanship at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour

A Recipe for Success

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:56:41 GMT

Students gain inspiration and insight at The Good Food Show

Students Explore Global Seismology at Cambridge University

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:16:20 GMT

Local Politics in Action: SWA Hosts School Parliament Group

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:53:41 GMT

Officially Amazing! Careers Best Practice

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:19:08 GMT

Sixth Form Open Evening & Careers Fair: An Evening of Opportunity

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:23:03 GMT

Remembrance at Samuel Whitbread Academy

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:24:56 GMT

This year, the academy marked Remembrance Day with a series of meaningful events that brought our community together in reflection and gratitude.

A Deep Dive into Degree Apprenticeships at Network Rail

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:08:32 GMT

Exploring the Frontiers of Physics

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:46:03 GMT

Year 11 Explores STEM Careers at ExCeL

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:59:02 GMT

The Science department recently took 94 Year 11 students to a STEM Careers Day at the London ExCeL Arena.

Nature, Colour & Creativity in Full Bloom!

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:26:38 GMT

It's been a wonderfully creative month in the Art Department!

Our Day in Court

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:04:49 GMT

GCSE Sociology students had an insightful day at the National Justice Museum this month.

Celebrating the Life of Stephen Fox: Memorial Football Match

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:55:51 GMT

Open Evening 2025

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:16:43 GMT

Creativity Blooms this September at SWA

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:52:25 GMT

Whitbread Racing: New Car, New Season Ahead!

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:32:24 GMT

Discovering the Power of Physics at Cambridge

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:20:12 GMT

Students from Year 11 and Sixth Form enjoyed an inspiring day at the University of Cambridge’s Physics at Work event.

A Celebratory Start to the School Year

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:16:04 GMT

September at Samuel Whitbread Academy always begins with a sense of excitement, and this year was no exception.

9 to 5: A Resounding Success

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:34:02 GMT

Year 10 Cricketers Reach Regional Finals!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:09:49 GMT

On Point: SWA Dancers Dazzle this Summer!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:06:27 GMT

It’s been a fantastic month for dance at SWA, with students taking part in a range of exciting opportunities and achieving some incredible successes.

SWA Racing Returns!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:50:17 GMT

Community Events & Resources

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:09:29 GMT

Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.

Peru Expedition: Camps International Adventure Begins!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:08:27 GMT

High Attainers Celebration Evening

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:51:55 GMT