Barnard Castle School

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…

Singing it loud, Prep School children perform for a packed audience

18th December 2025

THE sounds of a heavenly harp, tumultuous trumpets and serenading strings echoed around a packed school hall as young musicians showcased their skills. Pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School took…

Dionne Saville with classic car at the award winning show

3rd December 2025

Crowds enjoy the Bentley Beetham gala dinner SCHOOL officials are on top of the world after winning praise for their ‘extraordinary work’ in celebrating the achievements of a pioneering mountaineer….

Senior School pupils compete in the historic Barnard Run

26th November 2025

CROSS country runners tested their mettle as they braved chilly conditions to complete an historic run. Hundreds of competitors, aged four to 18, tackled temperatures just above freezing, made chillier…

Barnard Castle School Children in Need

14th November 2025

CHILDREN tuned into a national fundraiser by helping BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox raise much needed pounds for Pudsey. Years 6 pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School cheered Sara…

School saves the day after agreeing to host prestigious race

12th November 2025

A SCHOOL community stepped into the breach after volunteering to host a prestigious cross-country competition. The North East Junior Schools’ Cross Country races were traditionally held at Barlborough Hall, near…