Castle Newnham
Castle Newnham
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
Community
Opportunity
Respect
Excellence
CN CORE VALUES
Reception Open Evening
Welcome to Castle Newnham All-Through School
Reception Open Mornings (September 2027 Entry)
We would love to welcome you and your child to explore our engaging classrooms, meet our dedicated team, and experience firsthand what makes Castle Newnham all-through School such a joyful place to learn and grow.
Tour Dates (All tours begin at 9:30 AM):
3rd, 4th & 5th November
10th, 11th & 12th November
Places are limited – please complete this booking form to reserve your place.
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
- 20 Oct 2026 - 2:10 PMOct 20 2026 2:23:35 PM
Winnie had a great time listening to 6RT singing in their music lesson 🎶 Today they were learning some more of the pop medley for Young Vouces 2027! 🔉
- 19 Oct 2026 - 2:10 PMOct 19 2026 2:19:56 PM
We are currently recruiting additional EXAM INVIGILATORS (casual contract) to support our GCSE examinations. More details: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151125/EDV-2026-CNS-83924
- 19 Oct 2026 - 2:10 PMOct 19 2026 2:19:18 PM
We are currently recruiting additional EXAM INVIGILATORS (casual contract) to support our GCSE examinations. More details: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151125/EDV-2026-CNS-83924
- 18 Oct 2026 - 5:10 PMOct 18 2026 5:42:47 PM
4SIXTEEN keeps winning awards! "4SIXTEEN lived up to its reputation as the school in Bedford for Performing Arts" - NODA Review 2026 We had a wonderful time at the NODA District 2 Awards where we won the following awards: 🏆 Best Set Design for The Lion King Jr (Well done Miss Kelk) 🏆 Rising Star Award for Noah Y11 as Orpheus in Hadestown 🏆 Rising Star Award for Flynn Y11 as Hermes in Hadestown We were also pleased to be nominated for the following awards : Best Lighting Design for The Wizard of Oz (well done go Reuben Y10 for the nomination - the rest of the nominees were adults) Best Choreography for The Lion King Jr (well done to Miss Kelk & Miss McCarthy) Noah also performed two songs as part of the awards ceremony entertainment - and what an incredible performance it was!! Congratulations to all the other nominees and award winners!
- 17 Oct 2026 - 9:10 AMOct 17 2026 9:25:50 AM
Join us for an upcoming tour or Open Event! Whether you're considering Reception or Year 7 entry, explore our facilities and discover how we inspire academic excellence while nurturing a caring, compassionate community. We also have limited spaces in some other year groups too. Visit www.castlenewnham.school for further details or email us at cnadmissions@bestacademies.org.uk