How many pupils does Barnard Castle School have?

Barnard Castle School has 659 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Barnard Castle School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Barnard Castle School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Barnard Castle School?

Barnard Castle School is located at Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN.

Barnard Castle School

Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

42.2

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

659

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle School is an independent school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 659 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 659 / 750 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.9%

SEN support

29.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

48 students

20.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN
Phone: 01833690222
Headteacher: David Cresswell
Website: https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barnard Castle School?: Barnard Castle School is an independent school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Barnard Castle School have?: Barnard Castle School has 659 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Barnard Castle School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Barnard Castle School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Barnard Castle School?: Barnard Castle School is located at Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN.

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