Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
Welcome to Castle Newnham – a school at the heart of and for the local community. We are very proud to be the Headteachers of this lovely school in the heart of Bedford offering high-quality 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.
Castle Newnham is proud to be part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST).
Latest News
- 19 Dec 2025Dec 19 2025 12:00:00 AM
The Castle Newnham Connect - Autumn Term 2025 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
- 02 Mar 2026 - 6:03 PMMar 2 2026 6:18:12 PM
Castle Newnham's 4SIXTEEN Theatre Company "have become a force to be reckoned with and as one of the leading drama schools in the area, I was expecting something rather special. This production however, ...was a bar raiser on a completely new level!" Our official review from NODA is now live: https://www.noda.org.uk/show-reports/hadestown-teen-edition Congratulations to all the cast, crew, live band and staff involved in another incredible, sold out production. [Hadestown: Teen Edition was performed in February 2026, by kind permission of Concord Theatricals UK]
- 02 Mar 2026 - 3:03 PMMar 2 2026 3:24:36 PM
Today is National Offer Day for secondary school places. We're excited to welcome new Year 7 pupils and families in September 2026, joining our existing pupils on their educational journey. Please look out for the Welcome Letter via email sent earlier today.
- 11 Feb 2026 - 12:02 PMFeb 11 2026 12:30:54 PM
We are looking for a GEOGRAPHY TEACHER to join the secondary teaching team. TLR available for the right candidate. More information via https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2026-CNS-34324
- 09 Feb 2026 - 10:02 AMFeb 9 2026 10:44:43 AM
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and we've organised various activities for our secondary pupils. During CORE time, they'll research and explore different apprenticeship paths and attend an assembly. Throughout their lessons, pupils will continue to learn how their studies connect to their future goals, Post 16 courses and careers.
- 04 Feb 2026 - 2:02 PMFeb 4 2026 2:31:04 PM
We are searching for a SCIENCE TEACHER to join our secondary phase for September 2026. Suitable for ECTs. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151042/EDV-2026-CNS-63052
House Points
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