Bedford
Castle Newnham School
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What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- 67%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 8%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 67.0% | 8.0% | 77.0% | 76.0% | 77.0% | 106.0 | 105.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Bedford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 151125 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Federation Principal Kat Edwards |
| Trust | BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | MK40 3EP |
| Pupils | 622 |
| FSM eligible | 9.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
https://castlenewnham.school/View local authority page1234303403| DfE number | 2009 |
| UKPRN | 10095832 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Sept 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Sept 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |