Barnard Castle School, based in Barnard Castle, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Barnard Castle School currently has around 659 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
| Website: | https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01833690222 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Cresswell |
| Religious character: | Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114336 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 659 |
| Number of Boys: | 360 |
| Number of Girls: | 299 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School Green Lane , DL12 8LG | - not rated | 547 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School Green Lane , DL12 8LG | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle Birch Road , DL12 8JR | - not rated | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Birch Road , DL12 8JR | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Fairfield Road , DL12 8TN | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesdale School Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle School Newgate , DL12 8UN | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.