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Barnard Castle School

Independent

Barnard Castle School

Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN

Other independent school
Christian
Pupils
659
Ages
4-19
Attainment 8
42.8

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.8%
Basics 9-5
1.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
3.75
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.14
A*-A Grades
26.3%
A*-B Grades
54.7%
AAB+ %
20.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 80 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle School is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 659 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Barnard Castle School

What are Barnard Castle School's latest exam results?
Barnard Castle School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barnard Castle School located?
Barnard Castle School is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 8UN).
How many pupils attend Barnard Castle School?
Barnard Castle School has around 659 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barnard Castle School with other schools?
View Barnard Castle School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.