Castle Newnham School

URN: 109661 • Bedford MK41 9DT

Overview

Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sara Levesley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Polhill Avenue, Bedford MK41 9DT

Summary

Castle Newnham School, located in Bedford, is a mixed foundation secondary school catering to 719 pupils, with a capacity of 750. As part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust, the school provides an all-through education for children aged 4 to 16. The curriculum is designed to promote academic achievement, creativity, and global citizenship, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.

The school is guided by its CORE values of Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence, aiming to nurture the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Castle Newnham emphasizes strong partnerships between home and school, with a focus on high expectations and individual strengths. Students benefit from a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, the arts, and STEM programs, alongside opportunities for trips and performances.

Castle Newnham is committed to instilling British values and preparing students for life in modern Britain. The school prioritizes a safe and stimulating community, where pupils are encouraged to make choices and develop resilience, integrity, and kindness.

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Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
750
Pupils
719
Boys
358
Girls
361
FSM %
18.40
Open date
1960-09-01
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 719 358 361 750 18.40
2024-09-11 719 358 361 750 18.40
2023-09-11 684 332 352 750 15.20
2022-09-11 684 332 352 750 15.20
2021-09-11 643 306 337 750 15.40
2020-09-11 586 280 306 750 15.70

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