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Barnard Castle School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Christian school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 717 students from age 4-19 yr.
Tuition fee £2,542 to £5,166 for the highest grade offered.
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Everyday life at Barney, as our school is popularly called, is characterised by a welcoming, family-like setting where kids feel like they belong to a meaningful community and can succeed in and out of the classroom. We foster a sense of accomplishment, hard work, and great fun in a nurturing environment that is supported by top-notch facilities and leads to a strong academic record. In 1900 a wall in school was inscribed with a quotation from writings by John Ruskin: "That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings." If there is one word we frequently hear used to characterise the environment at Barney, it would be "happy." Although Ruskin's words may have been obscured by numerous coats of paint, his message has endured and is carried out every day by our young people. Our students are beautiful, imaginative, self-assured, kind, and polite young people who are full of humour and personality. They are assisted by committed staff who are aware of and respect each student as an individual. Due to the openness of the school, we urge families to visit and experience our warm and friendly environment firsthand. We also welcome parents, previous students, and friends of the school to join our community.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | £2,542 to £5,166 | £1,582 to £4,984 | £2,330 to £5,878 |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.63% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.6% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.28% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.67% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.28% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.03 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.89% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.83% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.89% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.29% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.37% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.43% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.28% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.19% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.61% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.83 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.79% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.96% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.04% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.71% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 16.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.21% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.27% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.24% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.76% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.03 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.23% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.59% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.95% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 20.87% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.1% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.68% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.9% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.03% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.29% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.9% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.67% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.82 | 32.81 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.77 | 33.85 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 20.01% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 224 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.44% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.31% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.13% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.13% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.25 | 28.06 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.92 3 | 26.26 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.5% | 14.87% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.86% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.36% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.79% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.71 2 | 27.89 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.76 2 | 26.72 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 11.61% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 25.77% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.22 | 23.03 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.25 | 24.77 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.0% | 11.35% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35.25% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.42% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.67% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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