Barnard Castle School, Barnard Castle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
16 January 2019
GRT
19 January 2016
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£2,988/term
£8,964/yr
Boarding fee
£8,580/term
£25,740/yr
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
558 pupils
750 capacity
192 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barnard Castle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnard Castle
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
5,856
Applications
5,186
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
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