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News & Updates

Stay up to date with all the latest from Barnard Castle School. From pupil achievements and school productions to enrichment trips and sporting success, we celebrate the unique moments that shape an extraordinary life at Barney.

- School Updates
6^th October 2025
Headmaster’s Assembly during Mental Health Awareness Week
Together we can: The Headmaster’s Address for Mental Health Awareness Week
- School Updates
1^st September 2025
Barney signs the Armed Forces Covenant
Barnard Castle School is now a Bronze Award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- School Updates
22^nd August 2025
Continued celebration after further academic success
Two Barney students who succeeded against the odds!
- Academic Enrichment
- School Updates
21^st August 2025
Barney celebrates A Level success
Achieving the best A level results in years as the plan to further improve learning starts to take hold.
- CCF
30^th May 2025
Exercise ‘Battle of Barney’ – 2025
As the term reached its midpoint, 34 determined cadets deployed to Catterick Training Area for Exercise ‘Battle of Barney’ – a high-tempo fieldcraft operation designed to push their leadership, tactics
- School Updates
12^th May 2025
Headmaster’s Assembly – Mental Health Awareness Week
A transcript and imagery from the Headmasters Mental Health Awareness Week assembly.
- School Updates
8^th May 2025
Headmaster’s Assembly – VE Day 80
Above are photos from, and below, a transcript of, HM’s Assembly to mark VE Day on Thur 8th May, 2025. Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we take a moment to reflect
- Sport
25^th April 2025
Barney’s historic sporting legacy celebrated further as Pepper brothers face off in the Gallagher Premiership
Our historic sporting legacy is set to be celebrated when two of our decorated alumni take to the rugby field this weekend. Brothers Max (Dale ‘19) and Guy Pepper (Dale ‘21)
- Arts
- Events
13^th March 2025
A Night at the Movies!
Last night’s A Night at the Movies, held during Barney’s Music Festival, was an unforgettable musical extravaganza, showcasing the incredible talent of students and staff across a variety of ensembles.

Community · Character · Ambition

Community that lasts a lifetime

Barney is a down-to-earth, inclusive community where laughter matters and friendship runs deep. From our vibrant boarding houses to the daily rhythm of school life, this is a place where everyone belongs and everyone contributes. The bonds formed here last a lifetime, and the culture of support and belonging stays with our students long after they leave.

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