Barnard Castle School

New head announced for Barnard Castle School

11th November 2026

Niall O’Connor has been unveiled as the new Headmaster of Barnard Castle School, replacing David Cresswell who is moving to Canada next year. Mr Cresswell, who became headmaster of Barnard…

Action from the 2026 Barnard Castle School Sporting Festival attracting teams from across the North for a festival of rugby and hockey

30th September 2026

HUNDREDS of young athletes from around the country descended on a North East school in a mass celebration of sport and camaraderie. Barnard Castle School played host once again to…

School shortlisted for national award

16th September 2026

A TECH-SAVVY school has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of technology. Barnard Castle School has been named a finalist for Best Use of Education Technology…

A Level Results Day 2026

13th August 2026

Congratulations to all those receiving their A Level results today (Thursday August 13). “It is wonderful to see students celebrating at many member schools today. These results represent academic achievement, hard work, resilience and…

Wordsmiths take to the writing shed

3rd August 2026

The writing is on the wall for, L-R, Elsie Smith, 10, Remy Ghose, five, Effie Watkins-Pitt, five, and Reuben Simpson, 11. BUDDING wordsmiths are being encouraged to write in the…

Unique sports partnership set to boost corporate connections for students

22nd July 2026

A UNIQUE partnership is to use elite sport to give young people a pathway to all manner of corporate opportunities. Barnard Castle School has linked up with The London City…

Sport record Elsie Smith: Record breaker Elsie Smith takes a leap forward towards her Olympic dreams

22nd July 2026

SPORTS day got off to a flying start when a pupil broke a 27-year-old record in the very first event of the day, a major boost towards her Olympic dreams….

School community celebrates inspectors’ report

15th July 2026

INSPECTORS have praised a school’s strong sense of community and distinctive ethos which makes it a special place to learn. Officials from the Department for Education-appointed Independent Schools Inspectorate spent…

Globetrotting pupils explore the world

8th July 2026

PUPILS took their peers on a round-the-globe foray designed to widen horizons and appreciate the world around them. Year 6 children from Barnard Castle Preparatory School staged a day-long tourism…

Off to Madagascar, Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupils perform the popular musical

1st July 2026

ZOO pals went back to their roots after a daring escape from New York landed them in their native Madagascar in a musical extravaganza that delighted families. Year 5 and…