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Barnard Castle School

Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN

Key Facts

Mr David Cresswell Headteacher

Co-ed Gender

659 Total Pupils

Countryside Location

Day & Boarding Type

4 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Christian Religious Ethos

About

Barnard Castle School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, the school fosters a love of learning and encourages each pupil to reach their full potential. Its diverse range of extracurricular activities complements a robust academic curriculum, ensuring that every child's talents are recognised and developed. Set against the picturesque backdrop of County Durham, the school provides a supportive community that prioritises individual growth and well-being.

Fees
Per Term

Day Fees

£3,767 – £7,201 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£11,329 – £16,595 (inc. VAT)

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

659 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

360 / 54.63%

Girls

299 / 45.37%

With SEN Support

194 / 29.44%

With SEN EHCP

6 / 0.91%

A-Level Performance
2024

Progress Score

0.12
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

C

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

13.80%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

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Inspected by ISI

This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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