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Barnard Castle School

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Ages4–19
Pupils558
GenderCo-educational
AttendanceBoarding school
Boy to girl ratio54:46
Religious affiliationChristian

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2026/27 directory

Annual fees

Year groupDayBoarding
Year 2£9,780Excludes VAT—
Year 6£14,925Excludes VAT—
Year 8£18,699Excludes VAT£37,089Excludes VAT
Year 11£18,699Excludes VAT£37,089Excludes VAT
Year 13£18,699Excludes VAT£37,089Excludes VAT

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Academic profile

Exam results

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GCSE grades 7–9 (2024)
26%
A-level grades A*–A (2024)
19%
GCSE local state average
21.5%
Sixth-form local state average
27.4%
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On-site facilities

Squash courtsIndoor poolGymTennis courtsCombined Cadet Force