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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.1 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
750
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 67% of schools nationally. A high percentage of students (88%) enter the EBacc, indicating a strong focus on core subjects. However, while 62% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 34% reach a grade 5 or higher, suggesting room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 88% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
White Other13.7%
Mixed Other4.7%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.14603, -0.45214 · MK41 9DT
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN151042
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlenewnham.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Newnham School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Newnham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2018.
Is Castle Newnham School a good school?
Castle Newnham School scores 37.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Castle Newnham School in GCSEs?
Castle Newnham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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