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
- 28 Sep 2026 - 3:09 PMSep 28 2026 3:23:41 PM
From practice with Year 5 & 6 to a Monday night match with Year 8. The future of girls' football at Castle Newnham is bright! Swipe to see the action!
- 25 Sep 2026 - 3:09 PMSep 25 2026 3:34:38 PM
We are absolutely delighted to share a major update on one of our most exciting projects this year: our brand-new School Library on North Site interior design is officially on track for completion ahead of half term, and possibly even in time for our Open Evening on 12th October! We are thrilled to share with you the final designs for what is going to be the most fabulous, inspiring area in our school. Once officially opened, this incredible space will be available every day: Before School (from 8:00 AM): Open every morning for quiet reading, homework, or simply a safe, calm space to start the day. Break & Lunchtime: Dedicated clubs, reading sessions, and quiet activities. After School (3:15 PM – 4:30 PM): Fully accessible for study, homework support, and reading. This is going to be such a hugely positive development for our entire school community, and we really cannot wait for the grand opening. We will share the full details of the official launch shortly. Please take a look at the final design - we hope you are as excited as we are!
- 25 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 25 2026 12:31:35 PM
This week we held our first SEND information event. It was a great opportunity for families to find out more about what provision we offer to support pupils with additional needs.
- 25 Sep 2026 - 12:09 PMSep 25 2026 12:13:10 PM
***** Year 6 Residential ***** Last breakfast at the youth hostel. Currently half the group are on a boat trip and the half are in the park in Shrewsbury.
- 24 Sep 2026 - 4:09 PMSep 24 2026 4:48:29 PM
The power of an all-through music education! Small hands making big sounds in Reception grow into talented GCSE musicians by Year 11. We're so proud to support our pupils at every stage of their musical journey. Welcome songs, dancing, and egg shakers! Reception are loving their very first music lessons with specialist Music teacher Mrs Smith. Lunchtime productivity: GCSE Music students refining their compositions in Studio 3. Year 11 pupils working on their solo performance as part of their GCSE. Aren't they amazing! Stay tuned for details on our Musicians' Evenings coming up later this yearwhere our incredible talent takes the stage!