Open Day Information

Barnard Castle Private Tours Available please contact admissions@barneyschool.org.uk

Event date: 7 Jul 2025

" ‘ Barney ', as it is affectionately known, provides an exceptional all-round education, with a broad and balanced curriculum, first class facilities and excellent pastoral care."

Barnard Castle School is a leading independent school set amid stunning countryside in Northern England. ‘Barney’, as it is affectionately known, provides an exceptional all-round education, with a broad and balanced curriculum, first class facilities and excellent pastoral care within a happy, family environment for boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. Through creating an inspirational, compassionate and unpretentious environment, the School develops young adults with character, where each child is nurtured and encouraged to develop their full potential. ‘Barnardians’ are happy, confident, resilient, intellectually curious, tolerant and driven, with an undercurrent of humility, who are ready and prepared to face, embrace and lead in an ever-changing world. Situated in an excellent rural environment, Barnard Castle School is well served by a range of transport links, with several airports and railway stations close by. Furthermore, Barney has educated many notable former students (known as ‘Old Barnardians’), counting professional athletes, television personalities as well as entrepreneurs and business leaders among its alumni. Barnard Castle School’s ethos of openness means that it welcomes parents, former pupils and friends of Barney to join its community, and encourages families to visit and experience for themselves the welcoming and happy atmosphere. Open Days at Barnard Castle School offer prospective pupils and their families the opportunity to experience Barney, including tours of our facilities and the chance to meet staff, including Mr Tony Jackson, Headmaster, and Mrs Laura Turner, Prep School Headmistress, members of Senior Management and Heads of Departments. On-site parking is available and guests will be invited to join staff for refreshments over the course of the day, who will be delighted to answer any questions. Please visit the Admissions area of the Barney website for further details about our Open Events, including dates and useful information: https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/admissions/ If you are unable to join us at one of our Open Events, please contact a member of our Admissions Team, who would be delighted to arrange a personal appointment for you and your family.