Castle Newnham School Catchment Area
Castle Newnham School is a academy converter primary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 680 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
622
Pupils
680
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
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.
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
- Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EP
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151125
Other Primary Schools in Bedford
If Castle Newnham School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Livingstone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7LG
Edith Cavell Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK41 7NH
Priory Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 1JD
Sheerhatch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · MK44 3TH
Cotton End Forest School Catchment Area
Community school · MK45 3AG
Pinchmill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK43 7JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Newnham School
Is Castle Newnham School oversubscribed? ▾
Castle Newnham School is operating close to its capacity of 680 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
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 primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 4–11. 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 Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.