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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
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
- School Updates
- Sport
28^th August 2019
Barney return a ‘dream come true’ for Lee Dickson, following a successful career of proving his doubters wrong at the elite level
“The school didn’t just give me rugby, it gave me a grounding in everything.”
- Results
- School Updates
- Sixth Form
15^th August 2019
Barnard Castle School A Level Results 2019
We are delighted to announce excellent A Level results, with significant increases in the number of top grades achieved by our students, building on last year’s success. Barney celebrated excellent
- Barnardians
23^rd March 2018
Alan Fairs
Alan was a pupil at the school from 1958 to 1965. His contemporaries included the renowned poet, Craig Raine and Kevin Whately, famous for his many TV roles including ‘Lewis’.
- Barnardians
15^th September 2016
Patrick Grant
Patrick Grant won the British Fashion Council’s Menswear Designer of the Year award in December 2010; in 2012 he won the BFC’s Fashion Forward award and was shortlisted for International Designer

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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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