Castle Newnham

The Castle Newnham Connect - Spring Term 2026 is now available to view.

Our Vision: Becoming an All-Through School Formal Consultation on the Proposal to Become an All-Through School and Changes to Admission Arrangements

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 academic year is officially underway! Our staff started the term together with a wonderful welcome breakfast featuring fresh pastries from our catering team and coffee from Blended Coffee Co Mrs Neely-Hayes opened the morning by reflecting on the remarkable achievements of the past year and thanking the team for their sustained hard work. Looking forward, we established a clear vision for the year ahead, refining our core commitments and non-negotiables to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

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Check your MCAS! The summer edition of the Castle Connect is here and filled with all information you will need ahead of the new academic year. If you are experiencing any issues accessing your MCAS app or the attachment, please go to the Castle Connect section of our website: https://www.castlenewnham.school/newsletter

Today marks a momentous day of celebration as Year 11 pupils across Castle Newnham officially collect their GCSE and vocational qualifications. Following years of rigorous study and determination, pupils have achieved exceptional results, laying strong foundations for their next steps into higher education, vocational training, and modern apprenticeships. The atmosphere across the school this morning was filled with joy, relief, and optimism as family members, teachers, and school leaders gathered alongside pupils to share in their success. Early indications highlight impressive improvements across a wide range of subjects. Today is a day of immense pride and celebration across our entire school community as our pupils receive their GCSE results. These achievements reflect years of dedication, resilience, and hard work, supported every step of the way by our exceptional staff and families. This year's results demonstrate remarkable academic growth and individual success across the entire year group. We have seen a significant increase in Grades 9–5 across English, Science, and Art & Design, alongside exceptional 9–7 performance in Music, Spanish, and Religious Education. Crucially, we are delighted to report a clear uplift in our headline measures for combined English and Mathematics across all performance levels. Whether our students are stepping into our Sixth Form, pursuing technical qualifications, or launching apprenticeships, they leave this stage of their education with strong foundations and exciting futures ahead. On behalf of the entire school community, I congratulate every single one of them on their success and wish them the very best in their next steps.

Lots of exciting building works are happening at Castle Newnham this summer holiday. We've been busy working hard behind the scenes to give our school some fantastic upgrades ahead of the new academic year. Here is a sneak peek at what's been happening across North and South sites: We can't wait for our pupils, staff, and community to enjoy these upgraded spaces! Which new addition are you most excited about? #CastleNewnham #SchoolNews #BuildingForTheFuture #BedfordSchools #SchoolCommunity Deep clean of all classrooms and spaces around the school. Studio 4 will soon be ready for our talented pupils. A brand new studio theatre fitted with the latest technical equipment for rehearsals and small showcases. Watch this space: an additional Music teaching space is coming soon to South Site. Studio 5 is also on its way! The North Main Hall has had a revamp, featuring new entry doors and a brand new direct corridor connecting to the Performing Arts building. Corridors on the North site have been redecorated for a sleeker, more professional look. We are looking forward to the delivery of our brand new display boards! Work continues on completing our wonderful North Site Library. The designers were in school today and have some very exciting ideas for the space. Brand-new Sensory Rooms have been created on both sites to support our pupils' well-being. On South Site we are busy creating a dedicated SEND area for small groups of children, similar to the successful spaces in The Ark on the North Site.