Castle Newnham School

URN: 109435 • Bedford MK40 3EP

Overview

Name
Castle Newnham School
URN
109435
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kat Edwards (since 2025) , Federation Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3EP

Summary

Castle Newnham School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Bedford, serving 659 pupils with a capacity of 630. As part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust, the school provides all-through education for children aged 4 to 16, emphasizing a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes academic achievement, creativity, and global citizenship. The school is committed to nurturing the "whole child" and fostering a supportive, inclusive community.

The school’s ethos is built around its CORE values of Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence, which guide its approach to education and personal development. Castle Newnham focuses on high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to explore their individual strengths and interests. In addition to academic learning, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and STEM initiatives, along with opportunities for residential trips and performances.

Castle Newnham prioritizes strong partnerships with families and the local community, believing that a supportive environment is essential for student success. The school actively promotes British values and encourages pupils to develop positive attitudes, resilience, and a sense of responsibility as they prepare for life in modern Britain.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
659
Boys
353
Girls
306
FSM %
9.10
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2013-10-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 659 353 306 630 9.10
2024-09-11 659 353 306 630 9.10
2023-09-11 664 347 317 680 9.90
2022-09-11 664 347 317 680 9.90
2021-09-11 667 353 314 680 9.70
2020-09-11 679 374 305 680 10.20

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