School Summary
Castle Newnham School
Girls: 352
Total Pupils: 684
Opened: 01-09-1960
Headteacher: Ruth Wilkes
Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9DT
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