Castle Newnham School Catchment Area
Castle Newnham School is a academy converter secondary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 750 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
750
Pupils
750
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Castle Newnham School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Castle Newnham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bedford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Castle Newnham School — School Information
- Full address
- Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 19.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151042
Other Secondary Schools in Bedford
If Castle Newnham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Biddenham International School and Sports College Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 4AZ
Bedford Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · MK42 9TR
Sharnbrook Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK44 1JL
Lincroft Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK43 7RE
Goldington Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK41 9BX
Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK45 2NU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Newnham School
Is Castle Newnham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castle Newnham School currently has 750 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castle Newnham School? ▾
Admission to Castle Newnham School is managed by Bedford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Castle Newnham School cover? ▾
Castle Newnham School is a secondary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Castle Newnham School? ▾
Castle Newnham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.