Castle Newnham School

A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Newnham School.

Bedford, MK419DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
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English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 September 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Polhill Avenue
Bedford, MK419DT
Phone
1234303403
Website
castlenewnham.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151042
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT
Website
http://www.castlenewnham.school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2024
Trust/MAT
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community Opportunity Respect Excellence

Castle Newnham is a diverse school. Throughout our curriculum and school ethos, we celebrate all different faiths and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Castle Newnham provides all-through education for children aged 4 to 16 in Bedford, within the BEST trust, offering a broad and balanced curriculum and a supportive, inclusive community with wide opportunities in sports, arts and educational visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

4SIXTEEN Theatre Company

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster academic achievement, creativity, physical development, and global citizenship Thriving programme of activities in sports, the creative arts and STEM Performing arts offer and school shows

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