Castle Newnham

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

4SIXTEEN's Mary Poppins has been dazzling audiences this week. Four performances complete only FOUR more performances to see this magical show Escape the heat this weekend in our air-conditioned studio theatre and get your hands on the last remaining tickets via the school's box office https://www.castlenewnham.school/box-office Friday 4pm Friday 7pm Saturday 3pm Saturday 7pm

SECONDARY SPORTS DAY POSTPONEMENT Due to a forecasted high temperature and a the very high UV indicator, we have decided to postpone tomorrow's Secondary Sports Day for the safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and staff. We have scheduled a reserve date for Sports Day which we plan to take place on Monday 21st July. We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for slightly cooler weather! We understand that there will be disappointed by this news, as a lot of preparation and excitement goes into Sports Day. However, the safety of our school community must come first. Please note that tomorrow will proceed as a regular school day with your child's usual timetable. Field events for the Sports Day which were scheduled for today will still go ahead as planned. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

From tomorrow night at Mary Poppins performances - Thursday 6pm, Friday 4pm, Friday 7pm, Saturday 3pm and Saturday 7pm. The launch of the FOCNS BAR! You'll be able to buy beer, wine, alcohol free beer, and soft drinks before the show and during the interval – cash only, so please bring some change with you. There will also be the option to pre-order your interval drinks, so you can skip the queue and enjoy the performance without the rush. And don't forget to enter our raffle! Tickets are just £1 each, with a fantastic range of prizes donated by local businesses – including beauty and fitness vouchers, a luxury hamper, family photo sessions, and more. All proceeds will go to Friends of Castle Newnham Secondary, a new parent-led fundraising group. Your support helps provide opportunities and resources for children across our school community. Thank you – and we look forward to seeing you at the show! Friends of Castle Newnham Secondary [please note that standard refreshments will be available at all performances of Mary Poppins starting from this evening - cash only]

Coming to 4SIXTEEN's Mary Poppins this week? Enter the raffle organised by the Friends of CNS Secondary Details on the poster

We are ready for the Castle Newnham 2025 Academic Excellence Awards Evening. Thank you to our friends @theplacebedford for hosting this special event.