Schools in Barnard Castle, North East (2025)
8 schools · 1,951 students · 4 academy, 3 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 188.
Barnard Castle, in North East, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,951 students. By level there are 6 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 4 academy, 3 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Barnard Castle's schools is 188, below the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School (89.5, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle (82.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Teesdale School and Sixth Form (68.4, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Teesdale School and Sixth Form (684 students), Barnard Castle School (558 students), Montalbo Nursery & Primary School (240 students).
Ranked schools in Barnard Castle
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 190Montalbo Nursery & Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 283St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard CastleBarnard Castle · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 368Teesdale School and Sixth FormBarnard Castle · Academy Secondary49.6 Attainment 8 · 684 students
- 436Green Lane Church of England Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 536Barnard Castle SchoolBarnard Castle · Independent All-through43.0 Attainment 8 · 558 students
- 634Cotherstone Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 731Middleton-In-Teesdale AcademyBarnard Castle · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Barnard Castle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 89.5 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Barnard Castle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.9 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 3 | Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.4 Top 50% | 49.6 Attainment 8 | 684 |
| 4 | Green Lane Church of England Primary School Barnard Castle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 5 | Barnard Castle School Barnard Castle · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 35.5 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 558 |
| 6 | Cotherstone Primary School Barnard Castle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.9 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 7 | Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy Barnard Castle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73 |
Other schools in Barnard Castle
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Barnard Castle side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Barnard Castle?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Barnard Castle with a Success Index (England) of 89.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Barnard Castle?
Barnard Castle has 8 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 1,951 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Barnard Castle?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Barnard Castle is 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.