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
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.
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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