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Barnard Castle School 巴那堡中学 ， Barnard Castle, Durham DL12 8UN
Tel: 01833 690222 Fax: 01833 638985
Website: www.barneyschool.org.uk
• CO-ED, 4–18, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 691, Upper sixth 56
• Termly fees £1241–£2838 (Day), £3675–£4795 (Boarding)
• HMC, IAPS
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster’s Secretary

What it’s like
The present foundation dates from 1883 derived, partially, from St John’s Hospital (founded in the 13th century by John Balliol, whose widow founded the Oxford college). It is on a fine site in the Teesdale countryside on the outskirts of Barnard Castle. The main Victorian building is used for pupil accommodation and administration; all the teaching is done in purpose-built classrooms. In the last 25 years there has been much modernisation and development and facilities are now excellent. Originally a boys’ school, it first admitted girls to the sixth form in 1984, becoming fully co-educational in 1993. Examination results are very good. Chapel assembly on all weekdays; compulsory Sunday chapel for boarders. Strong on music, drama, sport and design technology. Vigorous local support and commitment to the community.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 4–18; 691 pupils, 481 day (296 boys, 185 girls), 210 boarding (139 boys, 71 girls). Senior department 11–18; 536 pupils (348 boys, 188 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 4, 7, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own entrance exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C. No special skills or religious requirements. 40% of senior intake from state schools (plus 25% to sixth form); 50+% from own prep school.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Variable number of scholarships in senior school (awarded at 11, 13,16) including academic, sport and music. School assisted places. Bursaries for pupils whose parents circumstances change dramatically. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; no other compulsory extras.

Head & staff
Headmaster: David Ewart, in post since 2004.
Teaching staff: 60 full time, 5 part time, plus music staff. Small annual turnover.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 67 pupils in Year 11. 69% gained at least grade C in 8 + subjects; 19% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 55 (53 over 5 years).
A-levels: 76 in upper sixth. 22% passed in 4+ subjects; 65% in 3; 13% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 320.

University & college entrance 94% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (12% after a gap year). 11% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 33% in science & engineering, 7% in law, 44% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in art & design. Others typically go on to HND or art foundation course.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 22 AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. 46% take science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 14% both. General studies taught and examined.
Special provision: Specialist dyslexic teaching; EFL teaching.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular visits to France and Spain.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (2 lessons/week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum. Offered at GCSE and A-level. 100 computers for pupil use (10 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Up to 44% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups include orchestras, jazz band, wind band, brass ensemble, various choirs.
Drama: High standards in school plays and musicals, involving large numbers of pupils.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 12 A-level.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cross-country, athletics, swimming, squash, netball, tennis, lacrosse, golf, badminton, cricket, rounders, soccer.
Activities: Pupils take silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; 24 silver and 4 gold awards a year. CCF and community service optional at age 14. Up to 45 clubs, eg music, drama, sporting, service and academic.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, head of house and house prefects appointed by the Head and house staff.
Religion: Compulsory Sunday chapel for boarders; chapel assembly each weekday.
Social: Organised trips abroad. Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school; cars as privilege. Meals self-service, few formal. School stationery shop. No tobacco allowed; alcohol allowed in sixth-form club.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once would be dealt with according to circumstances; those caught smoking or possessing cannabis on the premises could expect to be expelled.

Boarding 40% have own study bedroom, 53% share; 7% in dormitories of 6+. Houses of 35–65. Resident qualified medical staff. Central dining room. Pupils can provide and cook some own food. Visits to the local town allowed at housemaster’s/mistress’s discretion.

Alumni association is run by the school.

Former pupils Craig Raine (poet); Kevin Whately (actor); Bentley Beetham (climber); Rob Andrew, Rory and Tony Underwood (rugby internationals).