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School · All-throughiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Castle Newnham School

Academy converter all-through school in Bedford (Bedford).

Attainment 8
-
not published
English & maths 5+
-
not published
Attendance rate
95.4%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
9.6%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
16.5%
2024/25
Capacity
45%
624 / 1,380 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Report card
inspected Mar 2026

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Castle Newnham provides all-through education for children aged 4 to 16 in the heart of Bedford. As part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) , Castle Newnham offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster academic achievement, creativity, physical development, and global citizenship.

Our supportive, highly inclusive school community provides rich opportunities for every child to excel and flourish.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Computing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Stem

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
151125
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Ages
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Local authority
Bedford
Constituency
Bedford
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2024

Governing body (9 current, 2 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Helen RyanChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Donna Neely-HayesLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Ms Claudi SchneiderLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Sarah FlemingLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Hannah WilliamsLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Alison WilshawLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Jennie ClearyLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Lucy BywaterLocal GovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr John HambleyLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mr Alex Levene FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Martin Hamilton FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2016 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record