We would like to invite all prospective Year 6 families to our Secondary Open Evening on Monday 13th October 2025, 6pm to 8pm.
Find Out MoreWelcome 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.
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Castle Newnham is proud to be part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST).
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...
Join us for the Secondary Open Evening on Tuesday 8th October at 6pm - 8pm.
Please visit our Box Office to book your ticket for the Primary Open Events in advance
The 2024/25 academic year marks the start of a new chapter for Castle Newnham as we have officially joined the Bedfordshire Schools Trust.
Year 6 have had an excellent 3 days away and are now enjoying a boat trip through Shrewsbury before having lunch and heading home The children have been amazing and we have received many compliments on their behaviour We couldn't be prouder!
Year 6 Ironbridge update A fun day at Blists Hill Victorian Town today followed by a visit to THE Iron Bridge. The children were able to change their modern money into Victorian Shillings to spend in the various shops and spoke to many 'Victorian's' to find out more about how different life was at the time. We then visited THE Iron Bridge due to popular demand and take advantage of the photo opportunity Now time for dinner, quiz & games before some much needed sleep hopefully!
More from the Year 6 residential
Year 6 have arrived in Ironbridge for their residential. First stop is the Coalbrookdale museums. Some of the children travelled on one of our school minibuses which is kindly funded by our Primary PTA. More updates to follow...
Thursday is Census Day at school which can only mean one thing....a special menu! If your child is eligible for a free school meal (either means-tested or universal for Reception to Year 2), them having this meal on Thursday really helps the school budget! #everylittlehelps
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