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.
This is an exciting new chapter for the school as Castle Newnham joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) in September 2024.
A reminder that on Monday 20th January 2025, Year 7 to Year 11 pupils will be finishing at 1:15pm to facilitate the Year 11 Academic Consultation Evening which begins at 2pm.
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...
The 2024/25 academic year marks the start of a new chapter for Castle Newnham as we have officially joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.
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
We are currently seeking one full-time Primary Class Teacher to join our team from April 2025. For further details, please visit the link below:
We've given the halls on South Site a little makeover with the addition of vibrant wall art on the cupboard doors!
The popular Broadway fable 'Guys and Dolls' arrives to Castle Newnham this February in a production like no other! Produced and performed by the multi-award winning 4SIXTEEN Theatre Company, get your tickets before they sell out! https://www.castlenewnham.school/box-office
Wishing everyone a very restful festive holiday. Pupils return to school on Tuesday 7th January 2025. Please see our December Monthly Matters on the school website and ParentMail
715 Castle Newnham pupils & staff have had the most magical day at the Royal & Derngate Theatre pantomime Cinderella. Reception to Year 7 have had a wonderful time and are now on their way back to school. Also.... massive congratulations to Iris (Year 8 for a wonderful performance in the youth ensemble too! Great to see one of our own performing on a professional stage!
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