Castle Newnham School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Polhill Avenue, MK41 9DT |
| School Website | www.castlenewnham.school |
| Telephone | 1234303403 |
| URN | 109661 |
School Census
| Total | 711 |
| Girls/Boys | 366/345 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.5%/48.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/09/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/09/2018 | Good |
| 15/10/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 25 September 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 November 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 03 June 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 08 February 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 82.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.98 |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.04 |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 344 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 270 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Polhill Avenue, , MK41 9DQ
Goldington Academy
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Haylands Way, , MK41 9BX
Hazeldene School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stancliffe Road, , MK41 9AT
The Hills Academy
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stancliffe Road, , MK41 9AT
Castle Newnham School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Goldington Road, , MK40 3EP
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 0-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brickhill Drive, , MK41 7QZ
Bedford School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 7-18, Gender: Boys
Address: De Parys Avenue, , MK40 2TU