Castle Newnham School, Bedford
Data last updated 31 Aug 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
27
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
744 pupils
750 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bedford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bedford
Admissions Demand - Bedford
Places available
2,346
Applications
2,069
Got 1st preference
84.1%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary admissions across Bedford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.55565%
Overall absence
23.6671%
Persistent absence
769
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Castle Newnham School
Brickhill Primary School
Scott Primary School & Nursery
Goldington Green Academy
Livingstone Primary School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Putnoe Primary School
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