22/10/26
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22/10/26Year 9 Art Lessons
Our Year 9 students have been channelling their creativity into a thought-provoking project centred on protecting the planet. Students have been experimenting with mixed media pieces that aim for advocacy. They first chose a favourite animal to draw, after which they then add watercolours to crea...Read Full Story
22/10/26Autumn Excursions
Students have travelled far and wide this half-term! Our school trips bring learning to life beyond the classroom, giving students unforgettable experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence and broaden their horizons.Read Full Story
22/10/26Student Choice Book
Every month, our students head to the library to vote for their top read. They were truly spoilt for choice this half-term, but the votes are in – and they’ve picked their favourite book this month. This month’s Student Choice Book is Naruto: The Unofficial Cookbook, by Dan...Read Full Story
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22/10/26Our brand-new Immersive Room
Following the grand reveal at our Year 8 Open Evening, the academy’s brand-new immersive room takes learning to the next level.Read Full Story
21/10/26Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Students
Supporting our young people’s mental health is a top priority. Below are several free, confidential, and easy-to-access resources and apps available to support students who may need advice, someone to talk to, or extra support. Featured Platform: Kooth.com A free, safe, an...Read Full Story- 21/10/26
Community Resources
This term's activities and events happening in the local community.Read Full Story 
20/10/26Year 11 Awards
On Wednesday 16th September, we welcomed back past Year 11 students for our annual Awards evening. The evening kicked off with a musical performance in the street, before bringing students, families and staff together for the ceremony. Head Students Beth D, Ella H and Jessica S opened up with congra...Read Full Story
20/10/26Year 13 Awards
Kicking off awards season in style the academy came together for our Annual Year 13 awards evening, reflecting on two years of hard work and dedication. Welcomed by a live musical performance by student Abbie H, the ceremony then opened up with joint welcome remarks from Head Students Ella H...Read Full Story
20/10/26Year 8 Open Evening
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Year 8 Open Evenings this September! It was such a pleasure to open our doors and welcome so many families to explore everything that Samuel Whitbread Academy has to offer. The atmosphere throughout the evening was incredible. Our Principal prese...Read Full Story
01/10/26BEST Proposed Consultations
BEST is opening two public consultations, starting today October 1st 2026 and running for six weeks, regarding proposed changes to admission arrangements for the 2028/29 academic year (September 2028 entry). This includes a proposal to extend the age range of Samuel Whitbread Academy from 2028...Read Full Story
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