In 5 pictures

In 5 pictures… BARNARD CASTLE PREP SCHOOL

This County Durham co-ed is renowned for its nurturing, cuttingedge environment, forest school and rich co-curricular programme

‘Barney’, as the school is affectionately known by staff and pupils, has recently undertaken major refurbishments across its state-of-the-art boarding houses, including Old Courts, its junior boarding house.

As part of its comprehensive calendar and co-curricular offering, Barnard Castle Prep School frequently hosts and visits regional schools for sporting fixtures, in addition to termly inter-house competitions. Set within Barney’s grounds, Forest School is one of the most popular elements of the prep’s enriching curriculum. From outdoor den building to roasting marshmallows on a camp fire, al fresco learning is fun!

‘Preppies’ receive two creative music lessons a week, as well as LAMDA training from the school’s excellent music and drama departments, alongside support from its diverse network of peripatetic teachers.

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Old Courts has gone from strength to strength in recent years with the addition of new social spaces, complementing Barney’s popular co-curricular programmes. Junior boarders are able to take advantage of the school’s rural setting in their free time and benefit from regular weekend trips across the north of England.