The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 622
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Kat Edwards (Federation Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford School
Independent · 688m away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 705m away
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 846m away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 951m away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bedford College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castle Newnham School?
Castle Newnham School currently has 622 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Newnham School?
Castle Newnham School is in Bedford, MK40 3EP, 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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