We would like to invite all prospective Year 6 families to our Secondary Open Evening on Monday 13th October 2025, 6pm to 8pm.
Find Out MoreWelcome to Castle Newnham – a school at the heart of and for the local community. We are very proud to be the Headteachers of this lovely school in the heart of Bedford offering high-quality education and care for pupils from Reception up to age 16.
Our CORE values of Community, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence underpin our work across our whole school and help guide us in serving our children and families.
Castle Newnham is proud to be part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST).
In accordance with the statutory requirements set out in the School Admissions Code, the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is required to undertake a six-week consultation on proposed changes to...
Join us for the Secondary Open Evening on Tuesday 8th October at 6pm - 8pm.
Please visit our Box Office to book your ticket for the Primary Open Events in advance
The 2024/25 academic year marks the start of a new chapter for Castle Newnham as we have officially joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.
More from the Year 6 residential
Year 6 have arrived in Ironbridge for their residential. First stop is the Coalbrookdale museums. Some of the children travelled on one of our school minibuses which is kindly funded by our Primary PTA. More updates to follow...
Thursday is Census Day at school which can only mean one thing....a special menu! If your child is eligible for a free school meal (either means-tested or universal for Reception to Year 2), them having this meal on Thursday really helps the school budget! #everylittlehelps
Do you have a child born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022? If so, now is the time to start thinking about their school place for September 2026! Come and take a look at everything Castle Newnham has to offer at one of our open mornings. Places can be booked via our school website #startingschool #bedford
Thanks to the efforts of our Primary PTA, our South Site playground now features new interactive activity boards and our Reception playground will have a new road track. It's been wonderful seeing our pupils enjoying these new additions.
South Site - Reception to Year 4,
Goldington Road,
Bedford,
MK40 3EP
North Site - Year 5 to Year 11,
Polhill Avenue,
Bedford,
MK41 9DT
01234 303403cnprimary@bestacademies.org.ukcnsecondary@bestacademies.org.uk