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
- 18 Sep 2026 - 6:09 PMSep 18 2026 6:43:15 PM
Another action packed week! This week's Castle Connect can be viewed on our school website: https://www.castlenewnham.school/attachments/download.asp?file=288&type=pdf
- 18 Sep 2026 - 2:09 PMSep 18 2026 2:45:50 PM
"The Power of Self-Belief." A massive thank you to guest speaker Laura Deller for an empowering session on building confidence and believing in our capability to succeed! #SelfBelief #ConfidenceBuilding
- 18 Sep 2026 - 2:09 PMSep 18 2026 2:13:16 PM
Taking revision to the next level! Part 2 of the Science of Smart Revision with Mr Mills & Mr Saunders, focusing on memory retention and maximizing exam efficiency. #ExamPrep #SmartStudy
- 18 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 18 2026 12:20:28 PM
Ditching the bad habits! Mr Mills & Mr Saunders breaking down the science of smart revisionproven, evidence-based study techniques to learn faster without burnout. #StudySmarter #RevisionTechniques
- 18 Sep 2026 - 11:09 AMSep 18 2026 11:05:21 AM
Discovering pathways and mapping out the future! Mrs Moore & Mrs Selwood sharing essential career insights to help pupils align strengths with future goals. #CareersGuidance #FutureFocus