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.
The 2024/25 academic year marks the start of a new chapter for Castle Newnham as we have officially joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.
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
Lunchtime rehearsals outside
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Today is #NationalOfferDay for primary schools. We are excited to welcome new pupils and families to Castle Newnham from September 2025. For those families joining us in Reception in September 2025, please look out for an email today and a welcome pack in the post from next week.
Look out for the upcoming Monthly Matters on ParentMail this afternoon. Wishing all a very restful break. Pupils return to school on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
We have some exciting opportunities to join our all-through school Head of Key Stage 3 Science https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2025-CNS-24542 Kitchen Manager https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2025-CNS-39260 Second in English (Secondary) - Maternity Cover (September 2025 to August 2026) https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2025-CNS-25877 To find out more details and to submit your application, head to the My New Term website. Click here https://mynewterm.com/school/Castle-Newnham-School/151042
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