Open Other Secondary Mixed

Castle Newnham School

Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT
Part of: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Castle Newnham School
Bedford, MK41 9DT
750 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
370 Boys
380 Girls
About Castle Newnham School

Located in Bedford (MK41 9DT), Castle Newnham School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bedford.

It has 750 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Sara Levesley.

Data for Castle Newnham School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Bedford
Ward De Parys
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095711
URN 151042
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Ryan Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/04/2025 — N/A
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0.32 km • Bedford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Newnham School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
Castle Newnham School has 750 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Castle Newnham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Castle Newnham School is Mrs Sara Levesley.
Castle Newnham School is at Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Castle Newnham School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Newnham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sara Levesley
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT
01234303403
www.castlenewnham.school
Location
MK41 9DT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151042
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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