The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 750
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Sara Levesley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 317m away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 585m away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 615m away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 652m away
Castle Newnham School
Primary · 705m away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 727m away
Bedford School
Independent · 927m away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castle Newnham School?
Castle Newnham School currently has 750 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Newnham School take?
Castle Newnham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castle Newnham School?
Castle Newnham School is in Bedford, MK41 9DT, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Newnham School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Newnham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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