26/02/25
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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26/02/25Thrills and Chills: SWA Students Take on the Slopes in Norway!
SWA Students Experience an Unforgettable Ski Adventure in Norway.Read Full Story
26/02/25Success 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 problem-solving skills in this nationally recognised competition. Their hard work and dedication have...Read Full Story
14/02/25Year 11 Practical Food Exams Completed!
A Huge Well Done to Our Year 11 Students! We would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of our Year 11 students, who have now completed their GCSE Food Practical Exams. As a department, we are immensely proud of each and every student for the effort, creativi...Read Full Story
13/02/25Admissions Arrangements 2026
The Admissions Policy for September 2026 has now been finalised and officially published. You can access the full details here.Read Full Story
30/01/25Samuel Whitbread Academy Hosts 2025 Model UN Event
Students from nine local schools united to discuss and debate pressing global issues.Read Full Story
29/01/25A Fond Farewell and Exciting New Beginnings
Mr Martin Announces Key Changes to Senior Leadership TeamRead Full Story
29/01/25Fundraising Success throughout the Academy
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news from Mr. Clark! The Christmas Fayre & non-uniform day, held on the last day of term, was not only a joyous occasion filled with fun activities and delicious treats, but also a fantastic opportunity to support the charities we care about as a school co...Read Full Story
28/01/25Police Crime Commissioner visits SWA
PCC John Tizard had a wonderful tour of our academy with Mr Martin and Mrs Linehan.Read Full Story
23/01/25January Excursions
January has been a busy month across the academy; read below to see what the students have been up to.Read Full Story
17/12/24Consultation on the Admission Arrangements for Samuel Whitbread Academy (September 2026)
In accordance with the statutory requirements set out in the School Admissions Code, we are required to undertake a six-week consultation on proposed changes to our admission arrangements. Please see our consultation and proposed policy below. The consultation will remain open until 12 noon...Read Full Story
15/09/23YEAR 13 AWARDS EVENING 2023
The annual Year 13 awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 13th September 2023. The evening celebrated the outstanding academic and social achievement of the Year 13 class of 2023. The ceremony was opened by Principal, Mr N Martin and Head Students Madeline and Max. The first set of...Read Full Story
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