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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.

- Academic Enrichment
24^th February 2025
Sam Carling MP Returns to Barney
Barnard Castle School’s Academic Scholars had the unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversation over lunch with Old Barnardian Sam Carling MP (Tees ’20), who returned to the school for
- Sixth Form
- Trips & Excursions
18^th February 2025
Sixth Form physicists explore CERN and global science in Geneva
Barney's Sixth Form physicists expand their horizons through a CERN-centred educational trip to Geneva
- School Updates
5^th September 2024
A warm welcome from our new Headmaster
Barnard Castle School’s new Headmaster, David Cresswell, today gave his first address to students and staff in our wonderful Chapel. Mr Cresswell spoke movingly about the power of the School
- Results
22^nd August 2024
Barnard Castle School – GCSE Results Day 2024
The Headmaster Designate of Barnard Castle School, David Cresswell, today praised the hard work of students who rose to the challenge presented by their GCSE examinations. Mr Cresswell said: “It
- Results
15^th August 2024
Barnard Castle School – A Level & BTEC Results Day 2024
Barney students are bound for destinations across the British Isles and around the world after a successful year of A Level and BTEC results. A wide variety of university courses,
- Achievements
- Charity & Community
- Prep School
2^nd July 2024
Prep School celebrates wellbeing and sustainability awards
Prep School pupils and staff celebrated national recognition for wellbeing and environmental responsibility
- Barnardians
- Events
23^rd June 2024
Old Barnardians’ Summer Gathering
It was special welcoming back OBs and their families to Barney over the course of this weekend for our annual alumni celebration. From a Speed Careers Morning and reminiscing with
- Achievements
- Awards
19^th June 2024
Durham University Schools’ Physicists of the Year 2024
Many congratulations to Charles A in the Lower Sixth who was honoured at last night’s Durham University Schools’ Physicists of the Year 2024 ceremony. Charles was nominated as Barney’s Physicist
- Academic Enrichment
- Trips & Excursions
18^th June 2024
Teesside Science and Technology Challenge Day
Last Friday, Barnardians in Years 8 and 9 celebrated a series of academic successes at the Teesside Science and Technology Challenge Day at Teesside University! Students worked in small groups
- Senior School
- Trips & Excursions
17^th June 2024
Year 8 pupils build language confidence on Nice & Antibes trip
Year 8 pupils developed linguistic confidence, independence, and cultural awareness during a long weekend French immersion trip to Nice and Antibes
- Prep School
15^th June 2024
Prep School Summer Fayre
Many thanks to everyone in our beloved Barney community for their unwavering support and generosity at today’s Prep School Summer Fayre, with all proceedings going towards further enhancing the Prep
- CCF
- Charity & Community
- Events
7^th June 2024
CCF cadets honour D-Day’s 80th anniversary
CCF cadets marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day through ceremonial participation and community remembrance events.

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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