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Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8UN
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School Information
Barnard Castle School is a happy, relaxed and purposeful school in which good academic results are achieved. Academic value-added is high per pupil and reflects effective teaching and learning. The quality of relationships between pupils and between pupils and staff is an outstanding feature of the school. The extra-curricular provision is first rate.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
752 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
4505 - 5758 |
| Day (£): |
2386 - 3416 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
CEE, Exam, Report, Report & Exam & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
7 - 18 |
9 - 17 |
4 - 17 |
4 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
128 |
59 |
349 |
216 |
103 |
50 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sports Science, Statistics
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Golf practice fields, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Archery, Art, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Board games, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Circus Club, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Fishing, Life Saving/First Aid, Model Railway Club, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Riding, Skiing, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
42132 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
68 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
840 / 6003 |