Barnard Castle Senior School
Barnard Castle Senior School is a friendly community, one which looks to reward achievement in every aspect of the pupils’ busy and productive lives.
Academic achievement lies at the heart of what we do.
We expect high standards of discipline and intellectual focus in the classroom, and we track pupil progress against national benchmarks and our own responsive assessment arrangements.
If you are considering a School for your son or daughter we would be delighted to show you round.
Academic
First-rate teaching by passionate professionals in their field leads to academic success year in year out
Pastoral
Our most recent Ofsted report recognised our pastoral care as a real strength of the School
Boarding Houses
Our girls’ and boys’ houses develop pupils’ independence in a supportive, friendly environment
Day Houses
Every day eight coaches bus in hundreds of eager children living within an hour’s radius of the School
The Arts
From musicals to plays, from orchestras to rock groups, from chapel choirs to contemporary dance, the arts are thriving at Barney
Activities
Described as ‘oustanding’ by Ofsted, over 100 activities are offered every year, as well as countless trips and excursions
As a new entrant to the private school sector it was big step into the unknown for our family. However, from our initial visit to Barney up until today we continue to be impressed with the open and very friendly atmosphere at school from teachers and pupi
Kevin and Barbara Catterick
Lucky Break
Barnard Castle School student Tom Vickers who passed all his GCSEs despite recovering from an injury that almost cost him his left foot
2010 A Level Success
Eight pupils were awarded all A* or A grades, and over 15% of all pupils taking Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics achieved A* - double the national average.
School Activity Week
Hundreds of children are kicking off the holidays by returning to school.
Fitness Centre is opened
Barney, renowned for its sporting prowess has received a major boost with the opening of a £800,000 fitness centre.
