Schools in Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle has 7 schools: 6 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 67% of the 6 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Teesdale School and Sixth Form has the highest Attainment 8 score (57.0 in 2026). Among primary schools, Montalbo Nursery & Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (85% in 2025).
- 8 schools
- 1 secondary
- 6 primary
Secondary Schools in Barnard Castle
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Outstanding | 57.0 (2026) | +0.27 (2024) | 684 |
Primary Schools in Barnard Castle
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Outstanding | 85% (2025) | 240 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | Good | 81% (2025) | 103 |
| 3 | Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy | – | 58% (2025) | 73 |
| 4 | Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Needs attention | 55% (2025) | 188 |
| 5 | Cotherstone Primary School | Good | 40% (2025) | 66 |
| 6 | Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | Expected standard | 38% (2023) | 39 |
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