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
- 19 Dec 2025Dec 19 2025 12:00:00 AM
The Castle Newnham Connect - Spring Term 2026 is now available to view.
- 24 Oct 2025Oct 24 2025 10:25:24 AM
Our Vision: Becoming an All-Through School Formal Consultation on the Proposal to Become an All-Through School and Changes to Admission Arrangements
- 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
- 10 Sep 2026 - 1:09 PMSep 10 2026 1:42:54 PM
Bonjour Madame Williams! Bonjour Maurice Pupils in years 3 and 4 have experienced their first French lessons of the year with Madame Williams and Maurice! Please ask them to tell you what they have learnt in French!
- 09 Sep 2026 - 5:09 PMSep 9 2026 5:34:47 PM
We are delighted to announce our very own Year 11 Conference Day! This is going to be such a powerful day for our pupils
- 09 Sep 2026 - 8:09 AMSep 9 2026 8:02:44 AM
Years 5 and 6 have officially begun learning their Young Voices repertoire as part of their music lessons! 6JC kicked off their first session by exploring this year's setlist and diving straight into an early favorite: the ABBA Medley. The pupils showed fantastic energy and enthusiasm right from the start
- 08 Sep 2026 - 7:09 PMSep 8 2026 7:24:21 PM
'Give it up for our LIVE BAND' After two great rehearsals this week bringing the Queens and the band together, we can say with confidence that this is a show you don't want to miss! With opening night just one week away, there is still time to get your tickets! Head to our Box Office at https://www.castlenewnham.school/box-office
- 03 Sep 2026 - 7:09 PMSep 3 2026 7:37:58 PM
We are looking forward to seeing all the pupils back to school tomorrow morning for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Please see key reminders on the image, which has also been shared on MCAS.