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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.

- Events
19^th October 2022
Headspace Speaker Programme – Rachel Metcalf OB
We were delighted to welcome OB Rachel Metcalf back to Barney as she delivered a series of engaging talks to Senior School students as part of our Headspace Speaker Programme.
- Prep School
- Senior School
21^st September 2022
Senior Prefects and Prep School Pupils of Responsibility
We are delighted to introduce our Senior Prefects for 2022/2023 and Prep School’s Pupils of Responsibility for the Michaelmas Term. Senior School: Head Girl – Emma H Head Boy –
- School Updates
18^th August 2022
A Level Results Day 2022
Barnard Castle School is incredibly proud of all students receiving their A Level results today, especially when considering the wider context in which they have completed their courses. For the
- Arts
- Prep School
22^nd June 2022
‘Murder at the Hotel Crumhorn’
Year 6’s end of term production of Murder at the Hotel Crumhorn was just SUPERB! Preppies delivered two spectacular performances, despite very limited rehearsal time over the last few weeks,
- Achievements
- Awards
16^th June 2022
MFL successes!
We are delighted to share some very exciting news about several Barney linguists, who have been awarded impressive accolades! Imogen, Lower Sixth Year 12 student Imogen has won a
- Arts
- Prep School
25^th May 2022
Mystery at Magpie Manor
Well done to the Year 5 cast and staff, who produced such an AMAZING production of a Mystery at Magpie Manor! Our Preppies worked tirelessly learning lines and rehearsing to
- Barnardians
23^rd May 2022
Remembering OB Chris Dent
Barney’s Senior School community observed a poignant Chapel service this morning as we collectively remembered OB Chris Dent. Captain Dent gave the ultimate sacrifice 40 years ago this week during
- Arts
- Clubs & Activities
18^th November 2021
House Singing 2021
Well done to all performers across our eight houses, and many thanks to the live band who backed up each song over the course of the evening. We would also
- Achievements
- Sport
14^th October 2021
From Barney to England: many congratulations, Jake!
Jake (third from the right) made his England U18 debut during a recent international against Italy. As Barney continues to enjoy the welcome return of competitive sporting fixtures, we caught
- Achievements
12^th May 2021
Mathematical success for Barnardians!
We are delighted to share the following pupils’ Mathematical success, including United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) prizes and certificates, Newcastle University Maths Challenge accreditations and internal awards, including the Tony
- Senior School
23^rd September 2020
2020/2021 Senior School Monitors
Head Girl: Emily Head Boy: Joseph Deputy Head Girl: Evie Deputy Head Boy: Thomas Head of Day: Amelia Head of Boarding: Katie Head of Prep: India Head of Prep: Jack
- Arts
- Trips & Excursions
3^rd September 2019
Well done Ambra & Evelyn!
(Back L-R): Martin Bainbridge, Philippa Dearsley, Ambra, Evelyn (Sitting): Simon Dearsley We are always keen to shout about the successes of current students and OBs, and we were delighted to

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