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
- 07 Oct 2026 - 3:10 PMOct 7 2026 3:00:53 PM
Chess Club takes place on Tuesdays in Years 5 & 6 at lunchtime and in Year 3 & 4 after school. The NSCA Chess Tournament is taking place on Saturday 17th October for pupils in school Years 1-7 (Under 12) on the South Site. For more information see Castle Connect from the 18th September and contact Mrs Collacott to enter through the office.
- 07 Oct 2026 - 2:10 PMOct 7 2026 2:58:37 PM
The new outdoor dining area on North Site is complete
- 06 Oct 2026 - 2:10 PMOct 6 2026 2:42:37 PM
Year 10 GCSE Art Chuck Close - Artist Study
- 06 Oct 2026 - 10:10 AMOct 6 2026 10:28:57 AM
GCSE MUSIC TRIP TO Spirit Studios We began the morning with a guided tour of Spirit Studios, exploring its history since opening in 1980 as a commercial recording hub for iconic artists like Madonna, The Smiths, and The Stone Roses. We also learned how the institution expanded in 1984 with the launch of the School of Sound Recording, and students were introduced to various undergraduate courses spanning Sound Engineering, Music Production, and Popular Music & Songwriting. During the tour, students explored a range of professional studiosavailable for booking seven days a weekand had a walkthrough of the different mixing desks and their specific uses We are just beginning the workshop... stay tuned to see how our musicians get on
- 06 Oct 2026 - 10:10 AMOct 6 2026 10:19:59 AM
Our NEW North Site Outdoor Dining Area is taking shape. We will post the finished area once complete