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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.

- 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.
- Arts
- Events
- Senior School
30^th May 2024
Junior Arts Evening brings immersive theatre to life with Bugsy Malone
Pupils transformed Junior Arts Evening into an immersive theatrical experience inspired by the classic Bugsy Malone
- Arts
28^th April 2024
Barney Festival of Music
What a week! It has been wonderful celebrating everything Music at Barney as we hosted a series of competitions and concerts over the course of our inaugural Festival of Music.
- Academic Enrichment
20^th March 2024
Headspace Speaker Programme: OB Caroline Waldin
It was a pleasure to welcome OB Caroline Waldin (B, ’17) as our final Headspace speaker of the Lent Term today. She did an incredible job at engaging all students
- Arts
8^th February 2024
House Drama 2024
The return of House Drama did not disappoint, Barney’s first competition since 2020! Well done to all students involved who took the audience on a journey throughout Greek mythology with
- Academic Enrichment
7^th February 2024
HeadSpace Speaker Programme: OB Josh Peat
Many thanks to OB Josh Peat (Dale, ’11) who returned to Barney to deliver an insightful HeadSpace lecture today. Josh, an Associate Surveyor at Dalcour Maclaren, fascinated students with his
- Events
- Sport
27^th November 2023
The 132nd Barnard Run (2023)
Barnardians found themselves in esteemed company as a legend of sport descended on Barney to present the medals today, Monday, 27 November 2023. Olympian, European gold medal winner and founder
- School Updates
23^rd November 2023
David Cresswell appointed as Barney’s 11th Headmaster
We are delighted to announce David Cresswell as Barnard Castle School’s 11th Headmaster in our illustrious 140-year history. Following a rigorous, multi-stage process involving a strong field of applicants, the

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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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