Barnard Castle School

Students from Barnard Castle School stage a charity sleepout

21st May 2025

STUDENTS camped under the stars to raise much-need funds for a military charity and promote awareness about the challenges forces children face. Twenty six children, from Years 7 to 11,…

Barnard Castle School’s new director of sixth form Rachel Johns

21st May 2025

A former British Army officer has taken charge of a thriving sixth form. Ex-Corps of Royal Engineers captain Rachel Johns has been appointed director of sixth form at Barnard Castle…

On target, Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Freya Scott

14th May 2025

A CRACK shot has her sights set on international glory after securing national success in her chosen sport. Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Freya Scott competes in Laser Run, which…

Going for gold and getting it four times over, Barnard Castle Preparatory School girl Violet Ellis

2nd April 2025

A young swimmer dived headlong into fierce competition and came up covered in gold. Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Violet Ellis took the honours in the 200m individual medley, 50m…

Top young athlete runs new charitable enterprise

1st April 2025

A TOP cross country athlete has jumped into retail by running a shop for peers and parents that will also raise funds for charity. Year 6 Barnard Castle Preparatory School…

Young artist enjoys surprise win of national contest

7th March 2025

A film student has been given new focus after a surprise win in a prestigious national art competition. Former Barnard Castle School sixth former Ed Baker took the honours in…

Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupils enjoy a Wicked time as they celebrate their love of reading on World Book Day

6th March 2025

Pupils followed a yellow brick road into a magical world of reading as a school celebrated the written word in style. Barnard Castle Preparatory School was transformed into the enchanted…

They’ve got to move it, move it, pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School start Wellbeing Week with a spot of physical activity on the football training ground and netball courts

6th February 2025

School children have been honing their skills with a week of activities designed to boost mind and body. Barnard Castle Preparatory School launched Wellbeing Week with a series of sporting…

Barnard Castle Preparatory School wellbeing ambassadors Hugo Ward, Evie Procter and Lily Fortune check out the new wellbeing room

6th January 2025

A DEDICATED room has been created at a leading Prep School to boost the mental health of pupils and enhance their academic learning. Barnard Castle Preparatory School has converted a…

New sports courts boost learning

18th December 2024

On the ball, Barnard Castle School headmaster David Cresswell with first team netball co-captain Thea Wilks as work begins on new netball and tennis courts Athletes will be able to…