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Castle Newnham School

Academy converter · Bedford · MK40 3EP

Ages 4–11 · 624 pupils · Bedford

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

624 pupils · 680 places

Pupils on roll
624
Boys / girls
321 / 303
School capacity
680
Capacity fill
624 / 680 (92%)
Free school meals
9.6%
FSM pupils
60
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mrs Donna Neely-Hayes

Location

Address
Goldington Road
Postcode
MK40 3EP
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford
District
Bedford
Constituency
Bedford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Bedford, Bedford, 624 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.6%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK40
11
Primary in MK40
8
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Primary in Bedford LA
55

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Hazeldene School

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    Bedford · MK41 9AT · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM12.9%
    • Demand0.96

    0.8 miles away

  • The Hills Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 9AT · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM9.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Priory Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK40 1JD · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM26.2%
    • Demand1.77

    0.9 miles away

  • Livingstone Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 7LG · Bedford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.0%
    • Demand0.95

    1.0 miles away

  • Goldington Green Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 0DP · Bedford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM37.0%
    • Demand0.98

    1.1 miles away

  • Brickhill Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 7AA · Bedford

    Ages 5–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM17.2%
    • Demand0.97

    1.1 miles away

  • Shackleton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK42 9LZ · Bedford

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM34.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Donna Neely-Hayes
Telephone
01234303403
Website
https://castlenewnham.school/

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