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Castle Newnham School

Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT

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Pupils

750

Ages

11-16

FSM

19.7%

Attainment 8

42.7

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.8%

Basics 9-5

34.2%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

87.9%

EBacc APS

4.15

EBacc 9-5

19.5%

EBacc 9-4

37.6%

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About Castle Newnham School

Castle Newnham School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. The school has around 750 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Castle Newnham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: Castle Newnham School)
Sept 2018 — Good (predecessor: Castle Newnham School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Castle Newnham School

What is Castle Newnham School's Ofsted rating?

Castle Newnham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Castle Newnham School's latest exam results?

Castle Newnham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Castle Newnham School located?

Castle Newnham School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK41 9DT).

How many pupils attend Castle Newnham School?

Castle Newnham School has around 750 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Castle Newnham School with other schools?

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