Barnard Castle School
Other independent school · Ages 4–19 · Barnard Castle, County Durham
Barnard Castle School is an independent school in Barnard Castle, County Durham for ages 4–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Religious character
- Christian
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 558 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 1% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
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What a pass unlocks for Barnard Castle School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
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