Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School is an independent school in Barnard Castle for pupils aged 4 to 19. It has a Christian religious character. It has 558 pupils on roll.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8UN |
| Phone | 01833690222 |
| Reference Number | 114336 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 558 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.76%
Girls: 46.24% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.46 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.85 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 31.2% of pupils at Barnard Castle School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
|
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG |
0.31 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR |
0.34 miles |
|
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TN |
0.61 miles |
|
Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB |
3.47 miles |
|
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
Bowes, Bowes Hutchinsons Ce Va Primary School, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG |
4.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
0.61 miles |
|
Staindrop Academy
Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU |
4.69 miles |
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How many pupils does Barnard Castle School have?
Barnard Castle School has 558 pupils on roll.
What age range does Barnard Castle School cover?
Barnard Castle School for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Barnard Castle School?
Barnard Castle School is at Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN.