Barnard Castle School

Off to Hickstead, one of Barnard Castle School’s successful equestrian teams

15th February 2023

Young showjumpers are firmly in the saddle after qualifying for a prestigious national competition. Barnard Castle School’s equestrian team members are off to Hickstead, the spiritual home of the sport….

Prep headmistress speaks out after Princess of Wales launches young children’s campaign

14th February 2023

The Princess of Wales has launched a long-term campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to promote public understanding of the importance of the first five years of a…

Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Amelia Davidson who has been riding her pony for England

10th February 2023

A young horsewoman is jumping headlong towards her international dreams after riding for England. Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Amelia Davidson represented her country at a showjumping event in Scotland…

Prep cross country runners leap for joy, Barnard Castle Preparatory School

27th January 2023

Cross-country runners are leaping for joy after being placed among the best in the country. A team of six girls from Barnard Castle Preparatory School competed in the prestigious IAPS…

Barnard Castle Preparatory School performs the Big Little Nativity

14th December 2022

Cavorting camels, singing sheep and warbling wisemen brought the story of the Nativity to life in fine fashion as a school celebrated the run up to Christmas. Pre-prep pupils from…

Hoping to be a record-breaker, Barnard Castle Preparatory School pupil Dominick Armstrong

29th November 2022

A budding flyhalf is hoping to kick his way into the record books with a drop goal challenge designed to raise money to find a cure for motor neurone disease….

Barney Run raises thousands for charity

23rd November 2022

Records tumbled as an impressive crowd of parents returned to spectate at an historic school run for the first time in three years. Barnard Castle School staged the 131st Barnard…

School pays tribute to fallen hero pupils

14th November 2022

Hundreds of schoolchildren turned out in force yesterday to remember the 739 former pupils and staff who ‘once stood where they did’ but enlisted to fight in a global conflict….

Headmaster at Barnard Castle School Tony Jackson addresses the North East meeting of HMC Projects

10th November 2022

DELEGATES from schools around the North yesterday gathered to develop international relations and inclusivity in education among young people across Europe. Barnard Castle School welcomed students and teachers from independent…

County call-up, Barnard Castle School’s successful hockey players

26th October 2022

ASPIRING athletes are celebrating after a series of prestigious county call-ups. In total, 54 pupils from Barnard Castle School have been selected to play for County Durham in age groups…