Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
Return to School
The academic year for all pupils begins on Friday 4th September.
Please see the latest editions of the Castle Connect for further information.
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
- 03 Sep 2026 - 7:09 PMSep 3 2026 7:37:58 PM
We are looking forward to seeing all the pupils back to school tomorrow morning for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Please see key reminders on the image, which has also been shared on MCAS.
- 02 Sep 2026 - 6:09 PMSep 2 2026 6:04:15 PM
A message from Mrs Neely-Hayes: If you could have stepped into our school today, you would have felt it instantly. The energy in the room during our Day 1 Staff INSET was electric, focused and bursting with purpose. We didn't just spend today prepping classrooms and reviewing schedules. We spent it aligning on a shared vision. The momentum building across our team right now is incredible, and make no mistake: WE ARE ON A MISSION This academic year isn't just about incremental progress. It is about total transformation. We are raising the bar for what education looks like, raising expectations for what our pupils can achieve, and building a community where every single child thrives, not just this year, but for years to come. Welcome to the new academic year. Let's make history together #TeamCastle #CastleNewnham #AllThroughSchool
- 02 Sep 2026 - 9:09 AMSep 2 2026 9:57:48 AM
The academic year is officially underway! Our staff started the term together with a wonderful welcome breakfast featuring fresh pastries from our catering team and coffee from Blended Coffee Co Mrs Neely-Hayes opened the morning by reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the past year and thanking the team for their sustained hard work. Looking forward, we established a clear vision for the year ahead, refining our core commitments and non-negotiables to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
- 01 Sep 2026 - 5:09 PMSep 1 2026 5:58:53 PM
Having trouble accessing MCAS? Please check your emails!
- 31 Aug 2026 - 6:08 PMAug 31 2026 6:38:23 PM
Check your MCAS! The summer edition of the Castle Connect is here and filled with all information you will need ahead of the new academic year. If you are experiencing any issues accessing your MCAS app or the attachment, please go to the Castle Connect section of our website: https://www.castlenewnham.school/newsletter