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
- 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
- 15 Jul 2026 - 4:07 PMJul 15 2026 4:18:18 PM
What a great week for our Key Stage 3 pupils who have been on their end of year trips! We can't wait for the Year 10 end of year trip to Box End Park on Friday Monday- Year 9 trip to Whipsnade Zoo Tuesday- Year 8 trip to Legoland Wednesday- Year 7 trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester
- 14 Jul 2026 - 3:07 PMJul 14 2026 3:54:50 PM
A huge well done to all of our iRock bands Today pupils in Reception to Year 6 had the opportunity to share what they have been learning in their bands and show their families how the 'Rock Out'! Thank you to @weareirock for your work with our pupils, it was clear to see how much the pupils and audience loved performing
- 09 Jul 2026 - 8:07 AMJul 9 2026 8:35:43 AM
'We loved it! We laughed, we cried, we had goose bumps and we wished it didn't finish. Well done for all your enthusiasm and great effort!' We're wishing it didn't finish too! Tickets are officially gone for almost the entire week, with availability left for only two remaining performances (Friday 10th July, 4pm and 7pm). Visit our Box Office to secure your seats before they're entirely gone https://www.castlenewnham.school/box-office
- 05 Jul 2026 - 8:07 AMJul 5 2026 8:09:53 AM
4SIXTEEN Theatre Company's production of The Lion King opens tomorrow night! Performances all of next week in our wonderful, air-conditioned theatre. The production features pupils in Years 5 to 7. Get the last remaining tickets here www.castlenewnham.school/box-office
- 02 Jul 2026 - 7:07 PMJul 2 2026 7:55:24 PM
We are looking for a TEACHING ASSISTANT to work in our primary phase. More details via https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2026-CNS-51251