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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.5 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
622
Capacity
680
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 67%, placing it in the top 45% nationally, although only 8% achieve the higher standard. Parents can feel confident in the school's quality, although it's important to note that more recent performance data would provide a fuller picture.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
White Other13.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other4.2%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.13977, -0.45381 · MK40 3EP
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN151125
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecastlenewnham.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Newnham School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Newnham School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2013.
Is Castle Newnham School a good school?
Castle Newnham School scores 91.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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