Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
My Child at School - MCAS App
Please could all families download the My Child at School - MCAS App ahead of September 2025.
For further information, visit the webpage through the link below
Welcome to Castle Newnham – a school at the heart of and for the local community. We are very proud to be the Headteachers of this lovely school in the heart of Bedford offering high-quality 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.
This is an exciting new chapter for the school as Castle Newnham joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) in September 2024.
Latest News
- 02 Sep 2024Sep 2 2024 3:40:51 PM
The 2024/25 academic year marks the start of a new chapter for Castle Newnham as we have officially joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.
- 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
- 09 Jul 2025 - 5:07 AMJul 9 2025 5:59:10 AM
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]
- 07 Jul 2025 - 5:07 AMJul 7 2025 5:42:47 AM
Coming to 4SIXTEEN's Mary Poppins this week? Enter the raffle organised by the Friends of CNS Secondary Details on the poster
- 30 Jun 2025 - 3:06 PMJun 30 2025 3:06:04 PM
We are ready for the Castle Newnham 2025 Academic Excellence Awards Evening. Thank you to our friends @theplacebedford for hosting this special event.
- 25 Jun 2025 - 1:06 PMJun 25 2025 1:00:25 PM
This afternoon Year 10 pupils had the exciting opportunity to speak to a number of Post-16 providers at the CNS Next Steps Fair. Thank you to all the providers who came to visit and speak to our pupils.
- 25 Jun 2025 - 5:06 AMJun 25 2025 5:47:31 AM
A selection of photos from Culture Day 2025
House Points
How to Find Us
South Site - Reception to Year 4,
Goldington Road,
Bedford,
MK40 3EP
North Site - Year 5 to Year 11,
Polhill Avenue,
Bedford,
MK41 9DT
01234 303403cnprimary@bestacademies.org.ukcnsecondary@bestacademies.org.uk