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Castle Newnham

Castle Newnham

  • Community

  • Opportunity

  • Respect

  • Excellence

  • Community

  • Opportunity

  • Respect

  • Excellence

CN CORE VALUES

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

  • 01 Jul 2026 - 7:07 PMJul 1 2026 7:27:12 PM

    Welcome to the Class of 2038! We had a fantastic start to our Stay and Play sessions this week! It was wonderful to see our new Reception pupils exploring the classrooms, meeting their new teachers, and getting everything lined up for an exciting September. We can't wait to see you all grow and thrive as part of the Castle Newnham community!

  • 01 Jul 2026 - 5:07 PMJul 1 2026 5:18:16 PM

    CNS Fest 2026! A huge thank you to everyone who made the day so special: Our amazing staff, pupils, and PTA who worked hard running the stalls Our talented pupil performers who kept us entertained Our wonderful community for coming out to support us! The day was a resounding success, raising fantastic funds for departments and projects across the school.

  • 30 Jun 2026 - 5:06 PMJun 30 2026 5:47:32 PM

    Today we had the absolute joy of welcoming our upcoming Year 7 cohort for their very first transition day! Pupils had the opportunity to experience what life is like at Castle Newnham. They spent time getting to know their CORE tutors and had a fantastic time trying tasters of some of the lessons they will be having in September. We can't wait to see them all again tomorrow for day two!

  • 26 Jun 2026 - 3:06 PMJun 26 2026 3:32:19 PM

    We are absolutely thrilled to announce an expansion of our multi-award-winning Performing Arts provision at Castle Newnham All-Through School! Celebrated throughout the local community for our rich creative history, professional-standard productions, and for offering a full, wide range of performing arts subjects across our entire school, we are officially growing our current spaces to give our students even more room to shine. Please join us in welcoming Studio 4 to the Castle Newnham family! Here is a look at how our spaces are evolving across the school: Studio 1: Our incredible Performance Theatre that pulls double-duty as a vibrant Drama & Dance studio during the school day. Studio 2: Our dedicated Music Teaching Space. Studio 3: Our cutting-edge Music Technology iMac Suite. Practice Rooms: Our specialised, dedicated spaces for musical instrument rehearsal and practice. On North Site (Studio 4): A brand-new, second drama and performance studio, fully kitted out with the latest, state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. A Massive Thank You! None of this would be possible without the incredible support our 4SIXTEEN productions. Because of your community support and attendance, we have been able to direct ticket profits and funds straight into this exciting building project - and there is more to come - stay tuned! Thank you for helping us invest in the future of our talented pupils and the arts.

  • 25 Jun 2026 - 4:06 PMJun 25 2026 4:51:21 PM

    EXCITING SITE UPGRADES COMING TO NORTH SITE! We are pleased to announce that our North Site outdoor areas are officially getting an upgrade! As part of our ongoing commitment to creating the best possible environment for our pupils, we are investing in fresh, vibrant external spaces designed to improve daily school life. What's Coming to North Site? - New Pedestrianised Entrance: We will be installing a brand-new pedestrianised entrance to the Year 7 to Year 11 reception, ensuring a safer, welcoming, and more streamlined arrival for our older pupils. This will also feature a new location to store bicycles. - Outdoor Dining Area: A new outdoor dining space is on the way! Complete with seating, this area will give pupils an additional brilliant space to socialise, relax and enjoy their breaks in the fresh air. -Looking to the Future: Sports Facilities! We have also recently had some really positive and exciting conversations about the future of our Sporting facilities. While we can't share all the secrets just yet, we are working hard behind the scenes to elevate our sports provisions. Stay tuned for some very exciting announcements coming your way soon! *Photo is an illustrative impression of the new space* #CastleNewnham #SchoolUpgrades #NorthSite #CampusImprovements #SchoolSports #AllThroughSchool #CommunityProud

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