Welcome 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).
Our Vision: Becoming an All-Through School Formal Consultation on the Proposal to Become an All-Through School and Changes to Admission Arrangements
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.
Christmas Lunch 2025 Thank you to our wonderful in-house catering team for preparing, cooking and serving a wonderful Christmas Lunch for pupils across our whole school.
Christmas Jumper Day will take place on Friday 19th December. Pupils are invited to come to school wearing non-uniform attire with a festive flair! This is a great chance to wear a favourite Christmas jumper, festive accessories, or themed festive colours. Pupils who do not wish to participate in the festive non-uniform day must attend school in their normal school uniform. Usual uniform expectations around make-up and jewellery still apply. Please ensure pupils bring in the correct PE Kit (or Dance Kit for Year 9 to Year 11) if this is on the child's timetable.
Reception to Year 7 (650 pupils and staff) have arrived to the @royalderngate for an afternoon performance of Peter Pan.
We are currently looking for a COVER SUPERVISOR to work within the primary phase For more details - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2025-CNS-40325
Today we proudly opened our two new Wellbeing Gardens at Castle Newnham School We were delighted to be joined by our Head and Deputy Head Pupils, school Governors, our CEO, Deputy CEO, COO, both Headteachers and our Chair of Trustees who proudly cut the ribon! A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life - we have created abeautiful space for all our staff members to have a place to relax, reflect and recharge. #BESTfamily #wellbeing
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