Barnard Castle School Prospectus (all elements)

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Welcome

if you were to ask a Barnard Castle parent why they chose this School for their

son or daughter, they would tell you that children here are happy, balanced and

successful. here we know that a formidable all-round education and a sense

of fun should go together and we believe that when children are happy and

secure, they can achieve great things.

At Barnard Castle we want our girls and boys to lead successful and fulfilled

lives. We want them to discover and develop passions, skills, knowledge and a

love of learning that will remain with them. We want them to feel part of our

community and, with its support and encouragement, to take pride in their

very best efforts, to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to

understand that each one of us has a duty to our neighbour.

I hope that these pages give you a flavour of Barnard Castle, but nothing is a

substitute for actually experiencing it so i hope that you too will join us for a

warm Barney welcome in the near future. i look forward to seeing you.

Alan Stevens

headmaster

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Opening doors

With its roots in John Balliol’s thirteenth century hospital close to the

School’s present site, the modern Barnard Castle School was established with

the addition of a generous legacy from Benjamin flounders and opened its

doors in 1883. Since then it has been opening doors for boys and girls from all

over Britain and the world.

‘Barney’, as it is affectionately known, has established a strong reputation for

academic success, sporting excellence and musical achievement in a vibrant,

unpretentious and caring environment.

Situated in stunning rural teesdale and set it its own extensive grounds,

Barney enjoys an enviable location which allows girls and boys to combine

the pleasures and pursuits of rural life with links to world-class centres

of business, industry and higher education. Quite simply, it is an idyllic

environment in which children can grow up without many of the pressures of

contemporary urban life.

as a close-knit and friendly community, Barney nurtures a family

atmosphere with strong pastoral care, enabling girls and boys to realise their

true potential and eventually to go on to make their mark with all of the good

judgement, confidence and team spirit that they have taken from their School.



Inspiring minds

The exceptional quality of teaching at Barnard Castle School is reflected

in excellent examination results, but these are borne out of an easy, open

and respectful relationship between our teachers and children. that

relationship, in the hands of passionate, skilled teachers gives our boys and

girls a formidable academic edge.

for our most able pupils in Senior School we offer enrichment programmes

in academia, sport, art and music. for those who need to consolidate a topic

or whose confidence needs to be bolstered, we offer Learning Support and

subject-specific tutorials as required without charge.

at Barney, no-one is left behind.

“ t e a C h e r S S h O W g r e a t C O m m i t m e n t t O t h e i r p u p i l S ’ p r O g r e S S ”

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2011

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Living values

Our values guide daily life here; they are embedded in our Christian

foundation and our medieval heritage. they provide a common purpose

for everyone in our community and we take pride in the fact that not least

among them is Enjoyment.

a commitment to leadership, service, friendship and success lie at the

heart of Barnard Castle and we have as our core values:

endeavour – Community – integrity – enjoyment – Compassion – duty

never have these been so important to the future of our nation and so

central to School life as we continue to attract both local, regional and

overseas pupils from different cultures and religions.

at Barnard Castle we strive to create a dynamic and talented community,

where children can learn from and with each other and appreciate the

diversity of human nature.

“ W e f e e l t h a t O u r C h i l d r e n e n J O y B e i n g k n O W n a S i n d i v i d u a l S . t h e

i n t e r e S t t h a t t h e S t a f f t a k e i n t h e e n C O u r a g e m e n t , d e v e l O p m e n t

a n d S u p p O r t O f t a l e n t W i t h i n O u r C h i l d r e n i S f i r S t - C l a S S ”

Christopher and Sallie-Anne Morrill



Thriving community

We value individuality in our boys and girls and this is also reflected in our

houses, each of which has its own character.

Whether joining us as a day or boarding pupil, all girls and boys will be

guided and supported by outstanding pastoral care. the Chaplain is also

always on hand and the Sixth form run a highly successful peer support

network, emphasising that every member of our community has a duty to

support each other.

at Barney the gifted individual, the grafting enthusiast and the team-player

can flourish. Music and drama thrive and the Chapel Choir has a reputation

that reaches far beyond teesdale. yet alongside these and our major sports

there is also plenty of room for those who want to spend time fencing,

building model railways, playing lacrosse, debating, shooting, dog-walking,

learning cross-stitch, exploring the solar system and a host of other pursuits

in which girls and boys can engage with the innocence and curiosity of

children who are allowed to grow up at their own pace.

“ t h e Q u a l i t y O f t h e p u p i l S ’ p e r S O n a l d e v e l O p m e n t i S O u t S t a n d i n g ,

p r O m O t e d B y t h e e x C e l l e n t Q u a l i t y O f r e l a t i O n S h i p S W i t h i n t h e

S C h O O l C O m m u n i t y a n d t h e f i r S t - r a t e C a r e S h O W n f O r t h e m B y a

h i g h l y d e d i C a t e d S t a f f . ”



Sporting excellence

Barnard Castle School has developed a national reputation for boys’ and

girls’ sport.

as we endeavour to educate and develop the whole person, sport has

an important place in School and in the curriculum. all boys and girls

are introduced and coached by experts in a range of team sports. Our

reputation is not confined to one discipline and the School enjoys regular

competitive success in rugby, hockey, cross-country, football, lacrosse,

swimming, netball, cricket, athletics and squash. Our boys and girls have

achieved county, regional and national representative honours in a range

of disciplines and many continue to do so after they leave School.

Our aim for all girls and boys is to guide them in their development,

encourage them to enjoy sport, to value playing as a team and to

maintain the discipline of sport as part of their life after leaving School.

“Our tOp ClaSS COaChing and exCellent faCilitieS prOvide the BaSiS

fOr Spirited COmpetitiOn at all levelS and fOr all aptitudeS, With

pupilS experienCing a Wide range Of SpOrt.”

Martin Pepper, Director of Sport



Building confidence

it takes courage to dive in, but that is exactly how we ask our girls and boys

to approach each of the challenges and opportunities that comes their way

here. Whether it is preparing to give a speech at a formal lectern Club dinner,

taking a lead role in the latest drama production, pushing the boundaries on

a CCf expedition or mentoring a younger pupil, we want all of our children to

develop competencies and talents to take them beyond the classroom.

through activities such as the Combined Cadet force, the duke of

edinburgh’s award Scheme, peer Support, a highly active Sixth form

executive Committee and many others, Barney pupils learn to listen, lead

and assert themselves confidently with a light touch.

A pervasive sense of duty and altruism is reflected not only in our girls’

and boys’ helpfulness towards each other and to visitors, but they also

regularly raise over £10,000 each year to support a range of uk and overseas

charitable causes of their own choice.


Investing for the future

Our preparatory School establishes a foundation for life and the Senior

School builds upon it the skills, knowledge and good judgement that our

girls and boys need as they prepare for life beyond the classroom and the

innumerable challenges of the modern world.

Our Careers and higher education team is supported by an active network

of over 10,000 former pupils in more than 30 countries, representing a

full spectrum of careers and business sectors. many Barnardians have

progressed to notable positions in industry, sport and government, the

armed forces, business and the arts and are ready to share their experience

and advice with the next generation.

“the SChOOl allOWed me tO learn tO COmmuniCate With all CharaCter

typeS, SOmething WhiCh haS helped me greatly in my WOrk aS a SurgeOn.”

Gunaratnam Shyamalan (1982 - 1992), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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W h e n y o u a r e s t e e p e d i n l i t t l e t h i n g s , y o u s h a l l s a f e l y a t t e m p t g r e a t t h i n g s . . .

Welcome

Barnard castle preparatory school is a happy and thriving iaps day and

boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 11.

from their earliest years children are encouraged to enjoy the learning

experience. the preparatory school, situated adjacent to the senior school

site, retains its own distinct character whilst drawing on the excellent

facilities of the wider school community.

We are committed to an education both in and out of the classroom, thereby

enabling the academic, artistic, musical and physical potential of each

child to flourish. The family of the School is a warm, caring and happy

one, where self-esteem and confidence are developed and grown. Our high

quality teachers have an excellent track record of preparing children for

life at senior school and beyond and we are proud of our extensive extra-

curricular activities programme.

Boarding at Barnard castle preparatory school is highly rewarding, made

popular by the full and flexi-boarding options that are available. The

enjoyable boarding experience further enriches the children’s time with us.

i hope that this prospectus will give you a feel for what we have to offer and

encourage you to visit us to find out more.

Carl Rycroft

headmaster

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A secure foundation for life

From their first day with us, children are encouraged to discover,

explore, create and practise their skills and knowledge in our secure

and caring environment. We foster an enthusiasm for learning that will

provide a foundation for life.

our broad and balanced curriculum is carefully planned and structured,

offering our youngest learners a rich and exhilarating experience. our

activities – both in and out of the classroom - ensure that learning is fun,

engaging and purposeful.

We nurture imagination and encourage creativity and our outstanding

pastoral care ensures that each child flourishes as they set out along

their learning journey.

“ t h e p r e p s c h o o l c a t e r s f o r e a c h i n d i v i d u a l ’ s n e e d s

a n d g i v e s c h i l d r e n a c o n f i d e n c e y o u W o u l d h a v e n e v e r

e x p e c t e d i n s u c h a s h o r t s p a c e o f t i m e . ”

Steve and Jo Riddell


Developing new interests, friendships and responsibilities

Building on the curiosities nurtured in the pre-prep, life in the prep school

encourages children to develop personal interests, establish new friendships

and evolve a burgeoning sense of responsibility.

in years 3 to 6, children are progressively taught by a number of specialist

teachers across a range of subjects, from music and physical education,

to art and science. children are also introduced to the house system

with strong and spirited house competitions in art, general knowledge,

handwriting, music and a whole host of sports.

“ a t t i t u d e s t o W o r k a r e e x t r e m e l y p o s i t i v e , W i t h p u p i l s h u r r y i n g

t o c l a s s , B e i n g p r e p a r e d t o s t a r t i n t h e t W i n k l i n g o f a n e y e ,

a n d a p p l y i n g t h e m s e l v e s W h o l e h e a r t e d l y i n l e s s o n s . t h e y s h o W

e n t h u s i a s m , W i l l i n g n e s s a n d e n j o y m e n t i n a l l t h a t t h e y d o . ”



“ t h e o v e r a l l e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e e y f s

i s o u t s t a n d i n g ”


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Nurturing children’s independent learning skills

Benefitting from ideal class sizes, our children enjoy life in the

classroom. the excellent teaching staff ensure that learning is focused

and that each child is encouraged to do their best. a variety of teaching

styles is used to promote achievement and information technology is

integrated across the curriculum to support the learning process. the

children have access to laptops and interactive learning resources as

part of their classroom experience.

Working beyond the confines of the National Curriculum, pupils at the

prep school follow a subject based curriculum that embraces a range

of learning experiences. Specialist teaching by our well qualified staff

helps to foster the academic interests of the children.

We are keen that children become independent learners as they

progress through the school, enabling them to face the future with

confidence. Above all, however, we believe that learning should be a fun

and enjoyable experience for all.

“ t e a c h i n g i s e x c e l l e n t : d e t a i l e d p l a n n i n g , e x c e l l e n t

r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d s k i l f u l e x e c u t i o n o f l e s s o n s c o m B i n e

t o e n s u r e t h a t p u p i l s l e a r n s u c c e s s f u l l y a n d m a k e

e x c e l l e n t p r o g r e s s . ”



Achieving more than just academic success

music and drama feature prominently in school life. curriculum music

provides all children with the opportunity to develop talents and our choral

and instrumental ensembles provide the chance for children to collaborate

whilst performing in concerts or in the chapel.

there are three major drama productions each year ensuring that all

children are afforded the experience of taking to the stage. in addition

children regularly perform in assemblies and read in chapel, fostering the

children’s confidence to speak in public.

“ W i t h i n a s a f e a n d h a p p y e n v i r o n m e n t t h e n e e d s o f t h e

c h i l d r e n a r e v e r y W e l l m e t a n d f u l f i l t h e a i m s o f t h e s c h o o l .

e v e r y c h i l d i s t r e a t e d a s a v a l u e d i n d i v i d u a l . o u t c o m e s f o r

t h e c h i l d r e n a r e o u t s t a n d i n g . ”



“ W e h a v e t h r e e c h i l d r e n a t

p r e p s c h o o l a n d t h e y a r e a l l

q u i t e d i f f e r e n t , B u t t h e v a r i e t y

o f a c t i v i t i e s a n d t h e B a l a n c e

B e t W e e n e d u c a t i o n a n d o t h e r

o p t i o n s f o r t h e m s u i t s t h e m

d o W n t o t h e g r o u n d . ”

Ronnie and Jenny Barker


An activity programme enriching children’s experience

We benefit from excellent sports facilities and the children enjoy a varied

sporting programme, encompassing the major games such as hockey,

rugby, netball, football, rounders and cricket, as well as a wide range

of other sports from athletics to tennis. swimming is also prominent,

ensuring that the children make the most of our indoor swimming pool.

a number of our sportsmen and women have represented the school at

county, regional and sometimes national levels.

our exciting and engaging range of over 30 extra-curricular activities

ensures that the intellectual, artistic, musical, dramatic and sporting

ambitions of our pupils are met. the activity programme enriches the

educational experience beyond the confines of the traditional teaching

environment.

The children benefit from regular UK and overseas educational visits that

greatly enhance the learning process. recent trips have included visits

to paris and london, excursions to local historical and geological sites,

outdoor pursuits, seasonal pantomimes and overseas trips for skiing.

“ i n a c c o r d a n c e W i t h t h e s c h o o l ’ s a i m s , t h e s c o p e a n d v a r i e t y o f

t h e e x c e l l e n t c u r r i c u l u m i s B r o a d a n d B a l a n c e d f o r a l l p u p i l s

a n d i t i s c o m p l e m e n t e d B y a W i d e r a n g e o f h i g h l y e f f e c t i v e e x t r a -

c u r r i c u l a r a n d e n r i c h m e n t a c t i v i t i e s . ”



A supportive and understanding community

excellent pastoral care is at the heart of the school, with children

attending regular assemblies, chapel services and pshe lessons. the

care of each individual child is primarily the responsibility of the class

teacher and positive relationships exist between staff and pupils. the

‘Barney Way’ is to be kind, friendly, polite and respectful and this leads

to a warm atmosphere and a caring community.

parents receive a weekly newsletter to keep them informed about what

is happening at school. Written reports are produced for parents at the

end of each term and teachers are regularly available for consultations

about each child’s progress. the school is well supported by the ‘Barney

friends’, who facilitate good communication through the parent

network, welcome new parents to the school and organise a wide variety

of social events.

Parents are invited to attend School events such as sports fixtures,

concerts, chapel services, drama productions and speech day. the

school operates an open door policy, where parents are warmly

welcomed in and encouraged to be a part of their child’s education.

“pastoral care is excellent and pupils flourish in the supportive

and understanding atmosphere of the school.”



Living, working and playing together

at Barnard castle prep school we value the individuality of each and every

child and time spent at Barney offers many extraordinary opportunities.

underpinning all that we do are longstanding school traditions and

expectations ensuring our children uphold core values of endeavour, integrity,

duty, compassion and good manners in an enjoyable and caring environment.

the beautiful school chapel is the focus of the spiritual life of the school with

the children enjoying the weekly service led by the school chaplain. in addition

parents and friends of the school are welcome to join us for our major services

throughout the year. the school medical centre provides for the health needs of

the children and the high quality catering service ensures that a good, balanced

and plentiful menu is available at all mealtimes.

our prep school boarding community offers a ‘home from home’ experience

with children cared for by house parents, as well as a dedicated house matron.

With both full boarding and flexi-boarding packages available our boarding

house, old courts, is self-contained and ideal for our young boarders. in this

close knit community children can be assured of living, playing and working

together in an informal, yet structured and safe environment.

“Barnard castle prep school has not only fulfilled our expectations

academically, But has also provided lots of extra-curricular

activities to keep jasper Busy. he has thrived on the Busy sports

programme, met and Become friends With a large numBer of people

and taken part in virtually every after school cluB!”

Philip and Sara Metcalfe

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Looking forward

In preparing pupils for the transition to Senior School, we ensure that

each child develops a sense of independence as well as self-confidence.

Academically and pastorally, the children benefit from the close links

with the Senior School and its staff.

In our boarding community, children have the advantage of an integrated

environment throughout their time with us, with positive links with the

Senior School boarding houses.

“ W e W a n t C o l e t o B e h a P P y a n d h a v e t h e B e S t C h a n C e

a n d o P P o r t u n I t I e S I n l I f e : W e f e e l B a r n a r d C a S t l e

p r o v i d e S A l l o f t h e S e . ”

Gary and Stacey Tudor-Smith

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Preparatory School: 01833 696032

admissions: 01833 696030

email: [email protected]

www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk

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Barnard castle senior school is where girls and boys grow up with

surprising rapidity, entering as children and then moving into the sixth

form on the cusp of adulthood. however, our space, curriculum and ethos

allow them to grow up at their own pace.

children here are naturally curious, creative and competitive. they will

find new subjects being introduced by inspirational teachers, new activities

and sports being playing with enthusiasm. our aim is to inspire girls and

boys and to prepare them for increasingly independent study, to cultivate

in them a love of knowledge, an interest in how they learn and a desire to

keep doing it which will remain with them long after they have left us.

“ t h e o v e r a l l q u a l i t y o f t h e c u r r i c u l u m i s o u t s t a n d i n g . ”


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Loving learning

our curriculum is robust, broad, balanced and stimulating, consisting of

a strong grounding in proper sciences, humanities, ancient and modern

languages and technical subjects which provide a secure preparation for

sixth form studies and which universities value.

intellectually, we want all of our children to feel realistically challenged

and stimulated to discover more. therefore, girls and boys are taught in

sets according to subject and academic ability so that no-one feels either

dispirited by the complexity or bored by the simplicity of a task. sets in

the junior years are fluid and re-assessed every few weeks.

class sizes in year 7 rarely exceed 20 and lower sets are always much

smaller. gcse classes may number up to 15 children but are often

much smaller.

independent monitoring shows that year after year Barnard castle school

adds value academically so, while an able child will achieve top grades,

those of more modest abilities will normally exceed their expectations.

for our most able pupils intellectual stimulation and challenge are never

far away with symposium, debating society, law club, middle eastern

language and politics club among others. scholars in year 7 will be

invited to join the Balliol Group (named after the School’s medieval

benefactor who also founded Balliol college oxford) where they will

explore a range of ideas beyond the normal curriculum.


Discovering joy

Barney’s all-round education prioritises the intellectual, but appreciates

that to play a full and fulfilling role in the future, every girl and boy should

have the opportunity to develop physically, socially and spiritually.

the wider curriculum is integral to the Barney experience; through it many

girls and boys discover and develop talents and even vocations that remain

with them for life.

We believe in the value of our unparalleled activity programme which

provides children with opportunities to build confidence, make friendships

across year groups, enhance leadership, teamwork and communication

skills and thoroughly enjoy themselves. With an eclectic selection of

over 100 weekly activities from beginner’s mandolin to Maths puzzles,

confirmation classes and rock-climbing, there is something for everyone.

curricular learning is brought to life by local and overseas curricular trips

led by our own teachers. recently a group of geographers explored the

volcanic ranges and glaciers of iceland, while our historians went to Berlin,

our classicists explored greece and our musicians performed in paris. as

the world continues to shrink, we aim to give our girls and boys a sense of

their place within it.

“ i e n j o y e d r u n n i n g t h e f i l m s o c i e t y W i t h m y f r i e n d p a d d y

h i l l . l o o k i n g B a c k W e W e r e q u i t e e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l a n d

t r i e d s o m e o f f B e a t m a r k e t i n g m e t h o d s . ”

Angus Thirlwell (1974 – 1981), Co-Founder & CEO, Hotel Chocolat


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Sporting chances

sport is an important part of our curriculum and we aim to promote

positive skills and attitudes through team sports as well as equip

girls and boys with an awareness of the importance of sport for life.

our sports coaches and resources are of the highest calibre and it is

no surprise that school teams and individuals frequently compete at

regional and national level; the school can count 40 internationals

amongst its alumni.

Our outstanding sports scholars benefit from a Development Programme

which introduces them to aspects of fitness, psychology, nutrition and

sportsmanship, employing our own professionals and visiting experts.

Whatever their ability or aptitudes, both girls and boys can take

advantage of first class, modern on-site facilities for a myriad of sports.

Whether it’s rugby or running, dancing or fencing, swimming or netball,

we have something for everyone.

“ t h e s u p p o r t i r e c e i v e d B o t h i n t h e c l a s s r o o m a n d o n t h e s p o r t s f i e l d

W a s e n o r m o u s . i d e v e l o p e d a s a r u g B y p l a y e r d u e t o t h e a t t e n t i o n t o

d e t a i l a n d e n c o u r a g e m e n t i r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e c o a c h e s t h e r e . m y t i m e

a t B a r n e y W i l l B e s o m e o f m y f o n d e s t m e m o r i e s e s p e c i a l l y t h e d a y i

l e d t h e 1 s t X v o u t a t t W i c k e n h a m o n m y 1 8 t h B i r t h d a y . ”

Lee Dickson (1996 - 2003), Professional rugby player and England International

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Living as a community

Barney is a busy place. here our day pupils as well as our boarders

benefit from the School’s strong boarding tradition and ethos, which

means that we never close and there is a real feeling of being part of a

vibrant extended family throughout the entire week.

Our boarding ethos means that our teachers and support staff are selfless

with their time and have a sense of real vocation. they run many evening

and weekend activities as well as an extraordinary range of camps, treks,

tours and expeditions during the holidays.

life at Barney is vibrant and concerts, quizzes and plays for the boarding

and day pupils are sources of huge enjoyment which unite the School.

chapel is a place of daily prayer with many pupils deriving huge

satisfaction from singing in our excellent chapel choir which also sings

evensong in local cathedrals.

life at Barney feeds the mind, body and spirit.

“ [ p u p i l s ] m i X r e a d i l y a c r o s s d i f f e r e n t a g e g r o u p s a n d ,

i n t h e h o u s e a n d s c h o o l p e e r s u p p o r t a n d m e n t o r

s y s t e m s , o l d e r p u p i l s h a v e a m o r e f o r m a l r e s p o n s i B i l i t y

f o r t h e y o u n g e r o n e s . ”


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Contemplating the future

As our girls and boys eventually begin to contemplate the Sixth Form,

they become aware that it offers something which they have not yet

experienced. Our Sixth Form is something unique and very special

indeed. It provides unparalleled opportunities for not only academic

but also personal development.

The Sixth Form Induction days give Year 11 girls and boys a sense

of this and of their place and their potential as students rather than

pupils, as young men and women rather than children, as leaders of

our community.

“ T h e p u p I l S ’ A T T I T u d e S T O l e A r n I n g A r e O u T S T A n d I n g .

T h r O u g h O u T T h e S C h O O l , p u p I l S A r e k e e n T O w O r k

A n d T O S u C C e e d . ”


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Telephone: +44 (0)1833 696030

School office: +44 (0)1833 690222

email: [email protected]


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something profound changes within a young person as they approach

sixth form age: they yearn for autonomy, are ready to develop good

judgement, and start to look more seriously to their future. in short,

a young person’s time at sixth form has the ability to be the most

formative period of their life.

the sixth form at Barnard Castle school provides a comprehensive

framework that allows our students to capitalise on their natural

predisposition for development. We believe that our ethos of academic

diligence and self-motivation for students across the ability spectrum is

both a driving factor for, and a consequence of our wider development

programme that positions our sixth formers as the leaders and managers

of our school.

our students are taught in small teaching groups by experienced subject

specialists. under the guidance of their teachers and tutors, our sixth

formers are expected to develop independent study skills, good time-

management and self-discipline. through our lecture and tutorial

programme they gain vital study and research skills, and are exposed to

speakers who both widen their horizons and initiate self-reflection.

once they leave the classroom, the holistic development of our sixth

formers continues. almost every aspect of the school is organised by

members of the sixth form, and no matter what their personal area

of interest or skills, each student at Barnard Castle school has the

opportunity to develop genuine leadership prowess.

Christopher Butler

head of sixth form

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Aiming high

in the sixth form we want each student to deepen their

understanding of their chosen subjects, of themselves and of

their potential to make a difference. We want them to study

with ambition, to speak with growing confidence and to face

the world with a passion to play their part in it.


Learning to learn

our sixth form curriculum offers students 22 highly-regarded subjects

which are assessed by either traditional a’level or the internationally

recognised Cambridge pre-u exams. Barney has a long history of preparing

students for russell group and oxbridge universities as well as other

regional destinations and our curriculum focuses on the sort of challenging

disciplines that are sought by leading universities.

An optional qualification for our Sixth Form students is the Extended

project which involves original independent research and is highly-

prized by leading universities. students enjoy the opportunity to study

in unprecedented detail and demonstrate a degree of independence and

intellectual maturity that surpasses the demands of traditional a’levels.

“everyone rememBers a favourite teaCher. mine taught english.”

Nigel Farndale (1976-81), Bestselling author and award-winning journalist


Resourcing the experience

sixth form work is academically demanding, so we give our students

all of the resources and time that they need to meet its challenge. to

complement first class teaching in small classes, our students are

encouraged to embrace essential private study in our library which is well

stocked with books and up-to-the-minute journals carrying the latest in

research and opinion. they have an excellent computer network and a

dedicated sixth form web portal both for reference and for contacting their

teachers wherever they are and they can make good use of our provision of

online e-journals.

all of our sixth form students are enrolled at durham university library,

a world-class facility, for reading around subjects and for informing

extended projects. adjacent to the school, the Bowes museum houses one

of the best collections in northern england as well as experts and a superb

reading room which has generously been opened to our sixth form as an

additional research and study facility.

“outstanding support and guidanCe of staff are important

faCtors in the sChool’s suCCess.”


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Learning to lead

Instantly recognisable in their fitted suits from the Barnard Castle School

range, our sixth form students stand out. however, leadership is more

than smart tailoring and in sixth form they enjoy two years of abundant

opportunities and experiences which build understanding, confidence

and poise.

students enjoy lectures in leadership and management from eminent

academics and business leaders and have a myriad of opportunities to

practise their theories in general school management, in chairing and

contributing to influential committees and in leading projects which can

actually shape the experience of school for future generations.

“i hope that i Will Be aBle to inspire today’s students With some

of my oWn life experienCes and espeCially my Work With team

stadium and the road to london 2012.”

Tony Aikenhead (1970-1972), Director of Operations, Sir Robert McAlpine

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A dynamic community

all Barney sixth form students are welcomed into membership of the

sixth form Common room, which is run along university lines and

affiliated to the National Union of Students, with all of the benefits that

this brings.

the sixth form is led by an elected executive Committee and a huge

number of students become involved in it and its sub-committee work,

chairing meetings of staff and younger girls and boys to promote

important work and themes within the school. skills of planning,

presentation, diplomacy and organisation which students develop

through this forum are invaluable.

sixth form is not all work. during free periods, students can visit

the local coffee shop, relax or have a quick workout in the school’s

excellent fitness suite. Students also benefit from a programme of

exclusive social activities, ranging from light-hearted quiz nights to

black tie dinners each term. our sixth form community is at the heart

of Barney life; it is dynamic, ambitious, great fun and very welcoming.

“pupils refer to the atmosphere Within the sChool

as Being ‘like a Big family’.”


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Embracing the future

All education is ultimately about preparation. At Barney we are confident

that after two years in our Sixth Form, students will have the skills,

qualifications and outlook needed to leave us and begin the next stage of

their lives with high standards, self-assurance and humanity. Some take

a GAP year, others opt to begin their career, but the majority choose to

pursue higher education where our students have an impressive record

of pursuing study at the university of their choice.

Before they do so, they receive expert advice on every step of the

university application journey, a process that begins in their Lower

6th year. Everything from course selection to personal statements and

student finance is covered and parents are also invited to come and learn

a little more about the latest developments.

At Barney each student is important to us and we take great pride in

helping them to flourish. Our Sixth Form students express a deep sense

of attachment to their School, but they also cannot wait to leave and that,

as every moist-eyed parent knows, is as it should be.

“ M y t i M E A t B A r n E y G A v E M E t h E c O n F i d E n c E A n d t h E

c v t O S E c u r E A P L A c E t O r E A d L A w A t c A M B r i d G E . ”

Louise Yarrow (1990-1992), Director, Deutsche Bank

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telephone: +44 (0)1833 696030

School office: +44 (0)1833 690222

Email: [email protected]


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W h e n y o u a r e S t e e p e d i n l i t t l e t h i n g S , y o u S h a l l S a f e l y a t t e m p t g r e a t t h i n g S . . .

Boarding is at the heart of Barney

at the heart of barnard Castle’s family is our boarding community. a

tightly-knit group of around 200 girls and boys and 30 resident adults

makes boarding in this stunning and well-resourced environment a fantastic

opportunity to make friends for life, to improve academic performance and

make regular use of the School’s excellent sports and recreation facilities.

boarding is a popular choice for a range of reasons. for some girls and boys

it gives them a unique opportunity to experience lasting friendships and

stability while their parents’ occupations take them away from home. for

others, boarding creates valuable time which would otherwise be absorbed

by long bus journeys of up to two hours each day. Some appreciate the

structure of prep during week nights and the abundance of support from

the range of subject specialists who live in School. many, particularly those

in the Sixth form, enjoy a level of independence from their parents which,

while still being cared for within School, provides an invaluable experience

of communal living before they move away to university.

boarding at barney is exceptional value for money. What better way to

invest in your child’s future? a truly engaging and vibrant environment,

there is no better way to help girls and boys grow into independent, well-

rounded happy young adults, than boarding at barney.

“ t h e q u a l i t y o f b o a r d i n g i S e x C e l l e n t a n d t h e b o a r d i n g

e x p e r i e n C e i S a v a l u a b l e p a r t o f t h e b o a r d e r S ’ e d u C a t i o n

a n d p e r S o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t . ”


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Boarding is caring

Boarders benefit from the highest levels of pastoral care in Barney. We

know them well and relationships between them and the resident staff

are excellent. our care of boarders goes well beyond academic monitoring

and occasionally dispensing cough drops.

the most important element of care lies in the intangible reassurance

and familiarity that grows between fellow boarders and between boarders

and staff in an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect and support. over

the course of a typical evening, in addition to ‘duty staff’, residents will

frequently drop in to have a chat with their tutees, a housemaster will

enjoy an informal moment with his boys, the headmaster may drop by

with his labradors who are only too happy to be made a fuss of by girls

and boys. these little things are important.

“ i n d e p e n d e n C e , t r u e f r i e n d S h i p S , l a u g h t e r , f u n a n d a S o l i d

f u t u r e . t h a t ’ S W h a t b a r n a r d C a S t l e S C h o o l h a S g i v e n m e . ”

Harriet Knowles


Boarding families

Whether from tom brown’s Schooldays or harry potter, boarding schools

have a reputation for leaving parents out; either the station platform or

the school gate is as close to School as they come. barney is different and,

whenever possible, we encourage boarders’ parents to come to School,

to join us in Chapel, to support their girls and boys in fixtures, to watch

concerts and be part of our community.

the barney friends group includes several parents of boarders and they

will welcome more. they are also conscious of the importance of planning

social occasions which boarders’ parents can enjoy at the beginning of an

exeat or half-term.

most important of all, is that girls and boys maintain contact with home

when they wish to do so. although now almost all boarders have mobile

telephones, we still have public telephones for boarders’ use, and girls and

boys have access to our secure computer network throughout the evenings

and weekends for academic study, personal use and contacting home.

Wherever you are, your children will not be far away.

“ b a r n e y h a S p r o v i d e d i m p o r t a n t C o n t i n u i t y f o r t h e e d u C a t i o n

o f l i z z i e a n d J o h n . b o a r d i n g h a S e n a b l e d o u r C h i l d r e n t o

d e v e l o p l a S t i n g f r i e n d S h i p S r a t h e r t h a n t r a n S i t o r y o n e S

e v e r y 2 y e a r S a t b e S t . W e g r e a t l y a p p r e C i a t e t h e o p e n , C a r i n g

a n d h o n e S t n a t u r e o f t h e S C h o o l . S t a f f a n d C h i l d r e n k n o W

t h e i m p o r t a n C e o f b o t h W o r k a n d p l a y – i t ’ S r a r e t o W a l k

t h r o u g h b a r n e y W i t h o u t S e e i n g a S m i l e ! ”

David and Kate Clouston


Boarding is a home from home

boarding will neither be nor try to be your child’s home, but it

provides a very homely environment. girls and boys are encouraged to

personalise their rooms, most of which are twin or, for older boarders,

single rooms.

our experienced Sixth form boarders make it their business to

welcome and support younger girls and boys and a beautifully simple

system of big brothers and Sisters helps many a slightly nervous young

boarder make friends and feel secure very quickly indeed.

“ o n e o f t h e b e S t v a l u e b o a r d i n g S C h o o l S i n t h e u k . ”

The Sunday Times

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Boarding opportunities

boarders have access to the full range of our huge activity programme

and so much more. a variety of optional excursions takes boarding girls

and boys to different places every week. among recent favourites have

been scuba diving, go-karting, shopping, adventure parks, professional

football and rugby matches and paintball. We also encourage boarders

to take advantage of our own facilities such as tennis courts, the music

School, the sports hall, squash courts, the supervised swimming pool, the

fitness suite, dance studio and 50 acres of beautiful grounds.

in free time, boarders are welcome to explore barnard Castle town and

we regularly receive rewarding comments about their good manners

from local shopkeepers. barnard Castle is a small, historic market town

with a good infrastructure, plenty of family-owned shops, including a

well-patronised traditional sweet shop, supermarkets, tea shops and

restaurants. Occasionally, after watching a fixture on Saturday afternoon,

parents of boarders enjoy taking their sons or daughters out for tea.

In short, a boarding life is enjoyable, busy and enormously beneficial.

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Northumberland House

housemaster: mr alan beaty

Capacity: 63

ages: boys aged 11 to 18 years

matron: miss Jan brown

recently refurbished, north house is one of the

School’s original houses dating from 1886. vibrant,

busy and dynamic, the house has a strong sense

of history and is rightly proud of its heritage with

many obs going on to make a real impact on the

world.

the housemaster is also the head of design

Technology and an officer in the Combined Cadet

force’s raf section; he has a passion for classic

cars and is married to mrs beaty, one of our

english teachers who runs the Sixth form lectern

Club (a popular public speaking dining club)

and who can often be seen with a large following

of boarders and her dog, dixie, striding across

the playing fields with the dog-walking club.

accommodation in north house for the younger

boys is in shared rooms of three, while boys in

year 10 and 11 share twin study bedrooms. Sixth

formers have their own private study bedrooms.

all boys have access to modern kitchen facilities,

games & tv rooms and as a house situated in the

main School buildings, can make use of the main

it suite and our big-screen Saturday cinema in big

School.

York House

housemaster: mr andy allman

Capacity: 53

ages: boys aged 11 to 18 years

matron: mrs barbara broadwell

recently refurbished like its contemporary

northumberland house, york house is happy

and industrious. another of the School’s original

houses, york offers a competitive environment

with boys developing a strong sense of pride and

belonging.

the housemaster is also the head of religious

Studies and trains our Sixth form peer Support

volunteers, so mutual support is part of the culture

of york house. he is married to mrs allman

and has a daughter, phoebe, who is the School’s

youngest resident. in lower years, each boy in york

house has a modern study bedroom generally

sharing with two or three of his peers, although

often by year 11 and certainly by Sixth form all

boys have private study bedrooms.

the boys have ready access to it facilities and the

house has its own modern kitchen facilities and

games & tv common rooms.

o u r h o u S e S

barnard Castle School has four boarding houses – three serving the Senior

School and one acting as a ‘home from home’ for our prep School children.

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Longfield House

Housemistress: Mrs Alison Armstrong

Overall capacity: 53

Ages: Girls aged 11 to 18 years

Matrons: Mrs Antonia Flack, Miss Dorothy Jones

Having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary,

Longfield House provides modern purpose-built

accommodation for girls between the ages

of 11 and 18.

The Housemistress also teaches Games and PE and

she maintains a warm, happy family atmosphere

in the House along with Mr Armstrong, an

experienced Head of Sixth Form, and their young

children, Deiter and Kohana. Longfield is bright,

comfortable, secure and must have some of the

most striking views of any boarding house in the

land. Although meals are taken in the School’s

central Dining Hall, the girls enjoy their own fully

fitted modern kitchen and Sixth Form girls have

access to an in-house laundry if they prefer not to

use the main School laundry.

All girls can make use of common room areas as

well as their own IT suite. The majority of girls

share a twin bedroom and Sixth Formers have

their own private study bedrooms.

Old Courts

HouseParents: Mr Michael and Mrs Fiona Killeen

Overall capacity: 20

Ages: Co-educational aged 7 to 11 years

Matrons: Miss Katherine Sanderson,

Miss Charlotte Kulaszewski

Old Courts is a delightful ‘home from home’, highly

tailored to the age of the children and situated at

the heart of the campus, it is for Prep School boys

and girls who wish to experience either full or

flexi-boarding.

The children have access to all onsite School

facilities including direct access to the School

playing fields, which are located adjacent to Old

Courts. Children share bedrooms with between

one and three other children of a similar age. The

House is a wonderfully warm and welcoming place

ensuring an informal, yet structured environment

for each individual child to develop their own

individual style and personality.

The presence of Mr and Mrs Killeen’s own children

and the enthusiasm of senior girls and boys to visit

and read occasional bedtime stories makes this a

warm and loving environment for young children.

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Telephone: +44 (0)1833 696030

School office: +44 (0)1833 690222



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Choosing the right school for your child is

important and it can be a confusing process.

If you think that your son or daughter would

thrive at Barney, the following information

will be of use.

Transport to School

Barnard Castle School draws pupils from a wide

local catchment – from Tyneside to North Yorkshire

and from eastern Cumbria to Teesside. To support

our day pupil community, the School operates eight

bus routes from Monday to Saturday across the

region. Please check our website for further details

on available routes and times.

Admissions information

There are five key entry points to Barnard Castle

School – Pre-Prep, Year 3 Prep, Year 7 Senior School

(ie aged 11), Year 9 Senior School (ie aged 13) and

Sixth Form. It may sometimes be possible to admit

pupils into other year groups and it is always worth

contacting the School to check if a place is available.

Before applying we encourage families to meet

individually with Mr Alan Stevens, the Headmaster,

or Mr Carl Rycroft, the Prep School Headmaster, to

have a tour of the School’s facilities and see some

teaching with one of our pupils.

Our main Open Day is in Michaelmas Term

(October) during which prospective parents and

pupils have the opportunity to view our fantastic

facilities and meet with pupils and staff.

In addition we would be happy to arrange individual

‘Taster Days’ for prospective pupils at a mutually

convenient time. For boys and girls wishing

to experience boarding we are able to arrange

overnight or weekend stays at the School.

If you feel Barnard Castle School is the right school

for your child, the next step is to apply for a place.

To make an application please provide the

following:

• completed registration form

• £50 registration fee (non UK residents: £100)

• copies of your son/daughter’s birth certificate

and passport

• copy of their most recent school report

All prospective pupils are required to be able

to access our curriculum independently. In the

majority of cases this is assessed through sitting our

Entrance Examination. Entrance Day dates for 2014

are Saturday 1 February for Year 3–10 and Saturday

8 February for Sixth Form. Children wishing to join

the Prep School in Years 3 to 6 are asked to undergo

a short series of tests in English, Mathematics and

Non-Verbal Reasoning skills. Overseas applicants

may be invited to a local assessment centre.

Further details are available from our Admissions

Secretary, Mrs Julia Simpson by telephoning

+44 (0)1833 696030 or emailing admissions@

barneyschool.org.uk.

Deposit

A deposit is payable on acceptance of a place and

will be returned without interest on your child’s

leaving. Deposits may be offered as donations

towards our bursary fund.

• Day pupil £150

• Weekly and Flexi Boarder £250

• Non-UK resident Boarder £2,000

Scholarships

Barnard Castle School offers a number of

scholarships and exhibitions each year to recognise

and promote the development of girls and boys who

have exceptional ability or potential in academia,

music, art, sport and drama. Further details about the

scholarship application process are available online.

Assistance with Fees

The School awards a small number of bursaries each

year to supplement the already excellent value for

money fees.

For larger families, we are pleased to offer a fee

reduction for younger siblings (5% for a second

child, 10% for a third child, and 15% for a fourth

or subsequent child) attending the School at the

same time. Pupils from serving Forces families

are also eligible for a fee reduction - 10% of the fee

before deduction of the Services Boarding School

Allowance.

Details of how to apply for a bursary are available

online.

Day Fees 2013 - 2014

Fees are as inclusive as possible with no hidden

charges. They cover books, lunch, mid-morning

refreshments, transport to sports fixtures and extra

tuition when required and most extra-curricular

activities.

• Pre-Prep (Year 2 and below): £1,838 per term

• Prep School (Year 3+): £2,792 per term;

• Senior School (Year 7+): £3,997 per term;

Boarding Fees 2013 - 2014

In addition to the Day package, the Boarding

fee includes breakfast, dinner and supper,

accommodation in comfortable bedrooms (single

rooms for Sixth Form), access to secure wireless

broadband and laundry of everything except casual

outer clothes.

• Prep School (Year 3+): £5,399 per term;

Weekly Boarder: £5,399 per term

• Senior School (Year 7+): £7,176 per term

Weekly Boarder: £7,176 per term

• Non-UK resident Boarder:

Prep School: £6,210 per term

Senior School: £8,253 per term

• Prep School (Year 3+) Flexi Boarding:

4 nights: £5,138.30; 3 nights: £4,877.60;

2 nights: £4,616.90

• Senior School Flexi Boarding:

4 nights: £6,858.10; 3 nights: £6,540.20;

2 nights: £6,222.30

• Short Term Boarding Visit:

Prep School £556 per week;

Senior School £739 per week

• Overnight Stay:

(Week days) Prep School: £35; Senior School: £40

(Weekends) Prep School: £70; Senior School: £80

Optional Extras 2013 - 2014

• Extended Day:

Early arrival including breakfast: £6

Pick up until 6pm including tea: £6

Pick up by 7pm including tea: £12

Pick up by 8.30pm including tea and

supervised prep: £20

• Music lesson fee: £16.50 per lesson

• Specialist Learning Support Lessons:

£19.50 per individual lesson or

£10.00 per shared lesson, where appropriate

• Bus transport fee: Between £4.16 and £6.15 per

day, depending on destination

There are a number of payment options available,

including paying by direct debit installments, credit

card or debit card. Payment by cheque is available

and we can accept payment of the boarding element

of a fee (Full Boarder less Day fee) by childcare

vouchers. Full details are available from the

Accounts Office.

Admissions and fee information

Applicant’s surname

First names (underline name used)

Date of birth

Date of entry: January/April/September 20___ Day Full Boarding

Religious denomination Weekly Boarding Flexi Boarding

Parent details

Parent 1 name Parent 2 name

Address Address

Telephone home Telephone home

Work Work

Mobile Mobile

Email Email

Occupation Occupation

If applicable, who has legal custody?

If any other person also has legal parental responsibility, please give details

Details of any relationship to a past or present member of the School

Details of any family affiliation to a House within the School

R E g I S T R A T I O n F O R M

1

FOR OFFICE USE

Yr gp:

House:

Sch no:

Deposit pd:

Agent:

2

Pupil’s present school/nursery

Name of Head

name and address of present school/nursery

Telephone

Pupil’s UK guardian (if you live abroad)

name

Address

Telephone home

Work

Mobile

Relationship to pupil

If your child has taken any SATs, please detail the most recent results below (Key stage 1, 2 and 3) if applicable

If your child is considering entry at Sixth Form and knows his or her predicted gCSE grades, please enter them below

If your child has any specific educational needs, please detail them below. (If applicable, please enclose most recent Educational Psychologist report.)

3

Pupil’s ethnic origin

White English Welsh Scottish northern Irish British Irish gypsy or Irish Traveller Any other White background, please describe

Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Any other Mixed/Multiple ethnic background,

please describe

Asian / Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Any other Asian background, please describe

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British African Caribbean Any other Black/African/Caribbean background,

please describe

Other ethnic group Arab Any other ethnic group, please describe

Pupil’s nationality

British English Scottish Welsh Irish german French Spanish Chinese Hong Kong Indian Other, please state

Where did you hear about us?

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Barnard Castle School is firmly committed to offering a first class education to all students and shall endeavour to make adequate provision, in line with its Disability Policy and statutory obligations, for pupils who are disabled. The School therefore requires parents to give detail of any known disability that their child possesses either now or when they subsequently become aware of it. All details are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Please list any disability which you are aware that your child possesses

Tel: +44 (0)1833 696030

Fax: +44 (0)1833 696062


barnardcastleschool.org.uk

Registered Charity number 1125375Registered as a Company Limited by guarantee in England number 6596258 Registered Office as below

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Admission to Barnard Castle School and its Preparatory School depends upon a prospective pupil meeting the criteria required to maintain, and if possible, improve the educational and general standards of the School. The School must feel reasonably sure that it will be able to educate and develop the prospective pupil to the best of his/her potential in line with the School’s ethos. All current and prospective pupils will be treated fairly regardless of race, gender, belief, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.

This registration form should be returned together with a copy of your child’s passport, and the non-returnable registration fee. Registration itself does not necessarily guarantee that a place will be available. Places are conditional upon passing an Entrance Examination and the receipt of a satisfactory report from the Head of the pupil’s present school.

Signed Date

Documents

Barnard Castle School Prospectus (all elements)