Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
Reception Open Mornings
Welcome to Castle Newnham All-Through School
Reception Open Mornings (September 2027 Entry)
We would love to welcome you and your child to explore our engaging classrooms, meet our dedicated team, and experience firsthand what makes Castle Newnham all-through School such a joyful place to learn and grow.
Tour Dates (All tours begin at 9:30 AM):
3rd, 4th & 5th November
10th, 11th & 12th November
Places are limited – please complete this booking form to reserve your place.
Welcome to Castle Newnham All-Through School – proudly part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST).
I am very proud to be the Principal of this lovely school at the heart of Bedford, offering high-quality and ambitious 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.
Mrs Donna Neely-Hayes - Principal
Latest News
- 03 Nov 2026 - 9:11 PMNov 3 2026 9:41:50 PM
Today we welcomed families to the first of our Reception Open Mornings! Prospective families got to hear from Mrs Neely-Hayes and Mrs Harwood about what makes Castle Newnham a truly special place to learn and grow 💙 We are looking forward to welcoming more families to come and look around over the next two weeks. #bepartofthejourney #teamcastle
- 03 Nov 2026 - 9:11 PMNov 3 2026 9:37:42 PM
🐶Where's Winnie?! 🐶 Winnie has been busy over the last few weeks! From spending time offering support in classrooms, being walked on the South Site and even popping in to get a sneak peek of Les Mis rehearsals! Winnie is a valued member of our school and we love seeing the comfort and support she provides to pupils everyday 💙💛
- 02 Nov 2026 - 9:11 PMNov 2 2026 9:08:02 PM
Welcome back to Autumn Term 2! 🍂 What a way to start the half term. We're delighted to share that we've received record-breaking numbers of Year 7 applications for September 2027, following a fantastic Open Evening. Thank you to every family who came along, and to our brilliant pupils and staff who made it such a special night. It's also wonderful to see so many Reception place applications already in. Thank you for your interest in joining our school family. Over the next two weeks, we're looking forward to our Open Morning events, with over 100 families signed up. We can't wait to welcome you, and for our pupils to show you what makes our school so special. 💙💛
- 25 Oct 2026 - 10:10 AMOct 25 2026 10:00:38 AM
Our Big Tech Mission launched on Friday Transforming technology for a brighter future. See the 'Tech for Learning' page on our school website for the full guide. #TeamCastle let's build something exciting, together 💛💙
- 24 Oct 2026 - 4:10 PMOct 24 2026 4:50:40 PM
It's been wonderful to welcome so many prospective families to our daytime tours, giving them the opportunity to explore the school and get a feel for life at Castle Newnham. With this in mind, if you're still undecided or haven't yet had the opportunity to visit us, why not take advantage of a Principal's Tour during half term? Although the school will be quieter without our usual buzz of students and staff, it's still a valuable opportunity to look around, discover more about what we offer and ask any questions you may have. We'd love to welcome you and help you feel confident about your child's next steps. 💙 📍 Castle Newnham School 🎓 Prospective Year 7 families – September 2027