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Barnard Castle School
Independent school · County Durham
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 558 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01833690222 |
| Website | https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Wed 14 Apr 2027
Senior School new pupils induction day Mon 7 Sep 2026; boarders return the evening before each start. Half terms begin Friday after school (5.10pm buses). Trinity term ends Sat 3 Jul 2027; Prep School ends after Sports Day Fri 2 Jul. May exeat includes May Day.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Sat 11 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 8 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Sat 25 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Sat 20 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Sat 22 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 29 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Senior School new pupils induction day Mon 6 Sep 2027. Michaelmas ends Sat 11 Dec 2027 (12.15pm buses); Prep School finishes Fri 10 Dec. Trinity ends Sat 8 Jul 2028; Prep School ends after Sports Day Fri 7 Jul.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) total incl. VAT and lunch | £4,301.00 |
| Prep (Year 3 to Year 6) total incl. VAT and lunch | £6,359.00 |
| Senior Day (Year 7 to Year 13) total incl. VAT and lunch | £7,946.60 |
| British Senior Boarder (Year 7 to Year 13) total | £15,302.60 |
| International Senior Boarder (Year 7 to Year 13) total | £17,702.60 |
Academic year not stated on the page. Termly fees before VAT: Pre-Prep £3,260.00, Prep £4,975.00, Senior Day £6,233.00, British boarder £12,363.00, international boarder £14,363.00; lunch £389/£467. Registration fee and acceptance deposit amounts not stated. 10% remission for non-CEA forces families.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 3, Year 7, Year 10, Year 12
Academically non-selective. Enquire, attend an Open Event or private visit, then complete the Registration Form and fee with passport and latest school report. The child is invited to an Experience Day with assessments and an interview with the Headmaster or senior leader; offers come with a Parent Contract and acceptance deposit. Mid-year entry considered.
- Experience Day assessments
- Interview with the Headmaster or Senior Leadership Team
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 Darlington (Hodgsons Coaches) | Darlington, Low Coniscliffe, Merrybent, Piercebridge, Gainford | 07:50 |
| Route 2 Eaglescliffe / Hurworth / Scotch Corner (Hodgsons Coaches) | Eaglescliffe, Hurworth, Scotch Corner | |
| Route 3 Newton Aycliffe (Hodgsons Coaches) | Newton Aycliffe | |
| Route 4 Durham/ Bishop Auckland (Hodgsons Coaches) | Durham, Bishop Auckland | |
| Route 5 Catterick/Richmond (Hodgsons Coaches) | Catterick, Richmond | |
| Route 6 Wolviston /Wynyard /Coatham Munderville (Barnard Castle School) | Wolviston, Wynyard, Coatham Munderville | |
| Route 7 Stanhope (Weardale Motors) | Stanhope | |
| Route 8 Kirkby Stephen/Brough (Barnard Castle School) | Kirkby Stephen, Brough | |
| Route 9 Ripon /Leeming Bar (Barnard Castle School) | Ripon, Leeming Bar |
Cost: Termly by zone from 1 September 2026, e.g. Senior Michaelmas full pass Zone 1 £557.35 to Zone 6 £810.00; Prep Michaelmas Zone 1 £486.70 to Zone 6 £697.50; single bus chit £8.00-£12.00
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.