Barnard Castle School

Murder and mayhem as students stage Chicago

25th March 2026

STUDENTS gave the audience the old razzle dazzle after transporting them to the roaring ’20s for an evening of treachery, adultery and murder. Barnard Castle School was covered in sequins…

LITTLE people lived out their big dreams

5th March 2026

LITTLE people lived out their big dreams yesterday as a school played host to a veritable red carpet of celebrities. Pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School chose to study a…

TALENTED artists have been brushing up their watercolour techniques with the help of a local painter

5th March 2026

Barnard Castle School art scholars and sixth formers spent the day with Lartington artist Anne Lee working to develop their skills with a challenging medium. “If you aren’t careful you…

PUPILS celebrated their forefathers with a special service marking the foundation of their historic school.

25th February 2026

Students from Barnard Castle School took part in Founders Day celebrations sharing with parents a history dating back centuries. Years 6 Prep School pupils told guests attending the thanksgiving that…

MINI medics have been learning the practical skills to save lives in an emergency

12th February 2026

Year 6 pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School were taught how to tackle a variety of scenarios including when people collapse, suffer an asthma attack, are in shock, experience bleeds…

Darlington children’s author Lisette Auton helps celebrate National Storytelling Week with pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School

5th February 2026

A CHILDREN’S author has been sharing her superpowers to inspire young writers with their storytelling. Pupils at Barnard Castle Preparatory School spent a day with Darlington children’s author Lisette Auton…

Pupils compete for Team GB

29th January 2026

Image: Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupils Darcy, left, and Freya Scott who travelled with Team GB to compete in U11 Triathle and Laser Run events Two young athletes proved to…

School rocked by sudden death of much-loved governor

12th January 2026

Kind, intelligent, humorous and respected, Barnard Castle School governor Erland Rendall pictured with his wife Jackie Heartfelt tributes have been flooding in for a much-loved school governor who died suddenly…

All aboard, students from Barnard Castle School perform The Railway Children

18th December 2025

YOUNG actors worked up a full head of steam as they joined the audience on stage for an immersive version of a classic children’s story. Staff and students at Barnard…

Senior school musicians bring the house down

18th December 2025

TALENTED musicians showcased their skills at a winter extravaganza to remember. Pupils from Barnard Castle School played and sang before a packed audience of friends and family. A chamber choir…