Joining us - Year 8 into Year 9
Year 8 Open Evening 2024
This year’s Open Evenings for Year 8 pupils and their families will take place on Tuesday 24th September 2024 and Tuesday 1st October 2024.
You will have the opportunity to speak with staff and students, tour our outstanding facilities, and attend the Principal's presentation. The Principal's presentations will be held at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:00 pm. To reserve your seat, kindly complete our Google Form. Students from outside the catchment area are welcome to attend on either of the two evenings. We look forward to meeting you all.
Year 9 Application for September 2025
Applications to Samuel Whitbread Academy for September 2025 are now open. Please use this link to apply.
Individual tours
We hope that you will be able to join us at one of our Open Evenings. If you are unable to attend, we will be organising guided tours between 3 – 4pm from Monday 30th September through to Friday 18th October 2024. These tours will be by appointment and bookable via this Google Form only.
Prospectus
Our prospectus is available for online viewing.
Year 8 Taster Sessions
We offer current Year 8 students who wish to apply to join us in September 2025 a wide range of sessions in numerous curriculum areas. We warmly welcome you to our academy and encourage you to start your journey with us in November.
Sessions and dates are coming soon - watch this space!
Virtual tour
For information about learning at SWA, explore the links below...
For information about our pastoral support, explore the following links..