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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.

- 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
- Trips & Excursions
27^th April 2025
Barnard Castle pupils enjoy superb week on the slopes in La Thuile
An Italian adventure packed with skiing, friendship-building, and cultural enrichment
- 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.
- School Updates
11^th March 2025
Speech by Headmaster, David Cresswell, during Headmaster’s Assembly – 10th March 2025
Last week, I was in New York City. It reminded me of two things: how big the world is – standing in the long queue at passport control surrounded by
- 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

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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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