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

Dear Families, We are deeply saddened and concerned by the news of the serious train collision south of Bedford this evening. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been involved or affected by this difficult situation, as well as the emergency services working at the scene. Times like this can be incredibly unsettling for families, and we want to assure you that our school community is here to support you. If your family or your child has been directly affected by this incident, or if you feel they need extra emotional support over the coming days, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us directly via our school email cnprimary@bestacademies.org.uk cnsecondary@bestacademies.org.uk Please take care of yourselves and each other.

Today, a selected group of Year 9 pupils are working with Clare and Sarah from @wearekier for an Experience of Work Day. Pupils were chosen for demonstrating incredible passion and aptitude in construction, communication, geography, and / or creativity Thank you to Kier for inspiring our future leaders! #Careers #KierConstruction #WorkExperience

One journey ends, another begins! After saying a heartfelt goodbye to our wonderful Year 11s, we were thrilled to welcome our newest families at the Starting Castle Newnham evening. Our incoming Reception families (the Class of 2038) got to explore the classrooms, meet our senior leaders and teaching team, and get all the details ready for September. We can't wait to see you all grow! We look forward to welcoming the new cohort to the stay and play event in a couple of weeks time.

Today we bid a fond farewell to our Year 11 pupils after their final whole year group exam. Thank you to Mrs Cash and Mrs Carroll for a fantastic leavers assembly celebrating their time at Castle Newnham. We wish you all the luck in your next steps and will see you on results day! #castlenewnham #year11 #2026leavers

MONUMENTAL NEWS: A Brand-New Library is Coming This September! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that plans are officially underway for a state-of-the-art Library on our North Site! Located right at the heart of our school, this incredible new space represents our unwavering commitment to sparking imagination, boosting wellbeing and empowering every single pupil to succeed. Library Ambassadors Wanted! (Years 5–10) Because this library belongs to our pupils, we want them to help build its legacy. We are officially opening applications for our very first cohort of Library Ambassadors! This is a fantastic leadership opportunity for passionate, reliable pupils to: - Shape the look and feel of the new library - Recommend their favorite books - Run exciting school events - Leave their mark on our school's history How pupils can apply: Pupils in Years 5–10 can apply right now by completing the Google Form in the Castle Connect. Thank you, as always, for your incredible support. We cannot wait to welcome your children through the doors of this amazing new space this September! Keep an eye out for more exciting announcements, as we'll be sharing even more details about even more building and construction projects happening throughout the entire school.