Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
Year 7 Open Evening
Our Year 7 Open Evening will take place on Monday 12th October 2026, 5:30pm - 8pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
For information on how to book a tour during the school day, please contact the school office.
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
- 19 Dec 2025Dec 19 2025 12:00:00 AM
The Castle Newnham Connect - Spring Term 2026 is now available to view.
- 24 Oct 2025Oct 24 2025 10:25:24 AM
Our Vision: Becoming an All-Through School Formal Consultation on the Proposal to Become an All-Through School and Changes to Admission Arrangements
- 17 Dec 2024Dec 17 2024 12:27:31 PM
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...
- 23 Sep 2024Sep 23 2024 9:48:50 AM
Join us for the Secondary Open Evening on Tuesday 8th October at 6pm - 8pm.
- 23 Sep 2024Sep 23 2024 9:47:18 AM
Please visit our Box Office to book your ticket for the Primary Open Events in advance
- 17 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 17 2026 12:01:31 PM
We currently have limited spaces in a few of our Year groups from Reception through to Year 11. Email cnadmissions@bestacademies.org.uk to be part of the journey
- 17 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 17 2026 12:01:27 PM
An incredible reaction from our opening night audience! We have been able to release 5 tickets for tonight's performance. Visit our Box Office to get your tickets now!
- 17 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 17 2026 12:01:21 PM
Our Year 8s are stepping into the driver's seat of the tech world today! Using Microsoft MakeCode, they're translating lines of code into real-world action, programming our BBC micro:bit robots to navigate, react, and complete custom challenges. Swipe to see our future software engineers in action!
- 15 Sep 2026 - 2:09 PMSep 15 2026 2:06:00 PM
Another brilliant day of in school performances for our Queens and live band! A big thank you to our Year 6 pupils and @brickhillprimary. You were great audiences!
- 15 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 15 2026 12:12:51 PM
Research shows that high presentation standards matter. They send a clear message that we have high expectations for our pupils - and encourage them to take pride in their own work, boosting their confidence and self-worth. As a school, we are placing a strong focus on writing and presentation standards this year. Take a look at some of our Year 6 pupils putting this into action!