Schools in Barnard Castle
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cotherstone Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.