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Barnard Castle School Fees 2026/27: £7,947 a term · Day · Senior day, including VAT and compulsory lunch
Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
4–19 years
GCSE, A Levels
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-10-30Fees 2026/2027
Barnard Castle School fees for 2026/27 are £7,946.6 for Senior day, including VAT and compulsory lunch a term. VAT is included. Published 2026/27 termly fees include VAT and compulsory lunch.
£7,947
Fee per term
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| Senior day, including VAT and compulsory lunch | £7,946.6 |
| Senior boarder, including VAT and lunch | £15,302.6 |
| International senior boarder, including VAT and lunch | £17,702.6 |
Fee history ⓘ
Previously displayed fees; periods and year groups may differ.
2026/2027 · Fee per term
Replaced: 2026-10-30 · Checked: 2026-09-26
| Senior day, including VAT and compulsory lunch | £7,946.6 |
|---|---|
| Senior boarder, including VAT and lunch | £15,302.6 |
| International senior boarder, including VAT and lunch | £17,702.6 |
Termly all-in amounts in official 2026/27 PDF. Senior day tuition before compulsory lunch is £7,479.60 per term. International boarding package includes EAL tuition and stated travel and visa support.
Source ↗Published 2026/27 termly fees include VAT and compulsory lunch. Senior day tuition before compulsory lunch is £7,479.60 per term. These totals exclude separately billed school-managed devices, compulsory in Years 7–11. International Senior boarding includes EAL tuition, Child Student Visa application support, first-arrival local-airport collection and exeat-weekend trips/accommodation. The regular Senior boarding row is the school’s British category. Confirm additional and one-off charges for the intended year group.
The school's 2026/27 schedule lists Senior day tuition at £6,233 plus £1,246.60 VAT per term. Its calendar confirms three terms, giving a calculated £22,438.80 annual tuition amount. Compulsory lunch adds £467 per term, so the published tuition-plus-lunch day total is £7,946.60 per term (£23,839.80 for three terms). Boarding and registration/deposit charges differ. The annual figures are calculations, not separately quoted school prices. Mandatory school-managed devices in Years 7–11 are billed separately, so this is not a complete budget.
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The known first-year cost at Barnard Castle School for a Year 12 ; UK resident; own compliant device; alumni opt-out day pupil is £24,253.80 in 2026/27: £23,839.80 tuition, a £114 registration fee and a £300 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a Year 12 ; UK resident; own compliant device; alumni opt-out day pupil
- Tuition
- £23,839.80
- Registration fee · one-off
- £114
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £300
Not included: uniform, exams, transport, insurance, personal devices (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Tuition £23,839.80 per academic year → Source ↗ · Payment schedule ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £7,946.60.
- Registration fee £114 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable; includes VAT.
- Enrolment deposit £300 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Optional extras
- Old Barnardians’ Club lifetime subscription£144 one-offSource ↗
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe school is not academically selective, but admission still includes assessment and an interview.
Joining the school
The school is not academically selective, but admission still includes assessment and an interview. Families submit recent reports, identity and medical information, and relevant learning-support records. An experience day helps both sides assess the fit. Main entry points include Reception and Years 3, 7, 10 and 12; entry at other times depends on space.
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English assessment and tailored language support
The Senior School EAL policy, approved in January 2026 and currently linked by the school, describes an entry assessment using the Oxford English Placement Test aligned to CEFR. Provision depends on the pupil's English level: mainstream English classes, a dedicated EAL group typically taught four lessons weekly, or small-group support of one to three lessons weekly, particularly in Sixth Form. Progress is reassessed during the year to guide support and examination pathways. EAL is treated as a language-learning need distinct from special educational needs, although both may occur together. Tutors and the EAL teacher also support pupils as they settle into school life.
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Learning & qualifications
About Barnard Castle SchoolBarnard Castle School offers day and boarding education for girls and boys aged four to nineteen.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 L…
About Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School offers day and boarding education for girls and boys aged four to nineteen.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Barnard Castle School offers day and boarding education. The current Senior curriculum describes GCSE study in Years 10 and 11; Sixth Form admissions explicitly refers to A Level courses and entry requirements. The school also describes its Apollo platform for pupils to set goals and track their development.
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Support, school day & campus
Campus and daily arrangementsThis profile covers Barnard Castle School in Barnard Castle.
Campus and daily arrangements
Barnard Castle School is in Barnard Castle. The school occupies fifty acres in County Durham. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School locations
The school lists the locations shown above. Check which site serves the year group you are applying for before arranging a visit.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Pre-Prep and Prep day fees 2026/272026/2027 · Fee per term, including VAT and compulsory lunchPre-Prep day, Reception–Year 2£4,301Prep day, Years 3–6£6,359Publi…
Pre-Prep and Prep day fees 2026/27
| Pre-Prep day, Reception–Year 2 | £4,301 |
|---|---|
| Prep day, Years 3–6 | £6,359 |
Published tuition, VAT and compulsory lunch totals for 1 September 2026–31 August 2027. These are termly school fees, not complete first-year budgets; registration, deposits and individually applicable extras remain separate. Senior fees remain in the main table.
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Confirmed compulsory device lease bands 2026/27
| Years 7–8 — compulsory school-managed device | £50 |
|---|---|
| Years 10–11 — compulsory school-managed device | £75 |
These bands agree in the fee schedule and linked July 2026 device letter. Leasing is compulsory throughout Years 7–11. Their Year 9 and optional Sixth Form prices conflict, so obtain the applicable written quotation; no rate is selected for those groups. These charges are separate from tuition and lunch totals.
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Registration charges 2026/27
| Standard registration — UK resident | £114 |
|---|---|
| Registration — non-UK resident | £228 |
A one-off non-refundable registration charge. One-off, non-refundable registration charges vary by residence category.
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Acceptance deposits 2026/27
| Day pupil | £300 |
|---|---|
| Boarder, including flexi boarding — standard category | £500 |
| Boarder — non-UK resident | £3,000 |
Returned without interest when the pupil leaves, subject to the school’s terms. Select the applicable residence and attendance category; the non-UK-resident boarding deposit replaces the standard boarding deposit. No annual charge or tuition-credit treatment is inferred. Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Fees and the first-year budget
For 2026/27, published termly totals including VAT and compulsory lunch are £4,301 for Pre-Prep (Reception–Year 2), £6,359 for Prep (Years 3–6), £7,946.60 for Senior day (Years 7–13), £15,302.60 for British Senior boarding and £17,702.60 for international Senior boarding (both Years 7–13). The Senior day tuition portion is £7,479.60 including VAT per term; the three documented terms give a calculated £22,438.80 tuition-only annual amount. Tuition plus compulsory lunch is a calculated £23,839.80 over three terms, before separately billed devices and other extras. International boarding includes EAL tuition, visa-application support, first-arrival local-airport collection and exeat-weekend trips/accommodation.
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Devices, registration and one-off charges
School-managed devices are compulsory in Years 7–11 and charged separately from the main fee table. The fee schedule and technology letter agree on £50 per term for Years 7–8 and £75 per term for Years 10–11; the fee schedule explicitly includes VAT. Their Year 9 and optional Sixth Form lease rates differ, so obtain the applicable written quote. Sixth Form pupils may instead bring a device that meets the school’s requirements. The registration fee is £114 including VAT, or £228 for non-UK residents, and is non-refundable. Acceptance deposits are £300 for day pupils, £500 for boarders including flexi boarders, or £3,000 for non-UK-resident boarders; they are returned without interest when the child leaves, subject to school terms. The Old Barnardians’ Club subscription is £144 including VAT over the first three Senior School invoices, with an explicit opt-out. Bus travel, examination-board charges, music, LAMDA, academic support and other listed extras are separate.
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Location
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School: Newgate, DL12 8UN Barnard Castle; Prep School: Westwick Road, DL12 8UW Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Barnard Castle School fees?
Barnard Castle School fees for 2026/27 are £7,946.6 for Senior day, including VAT and compulsory lunch a term. VAT is included. Published 2026/27 termly fees include VAT and compulsory lunch.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Compulsory lunch adds £467 per term, so the published tuition-plus-lunch day total is £7,946.60 per term (£23,839.80 for three terms).
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How much does the first year at Barnard Castle School cost?
The known first-year cost at Barnard Castle School for a Year 12 ; UK resident; own compliant device; alumni opt-out day pupil is £24,253.80 in 2026/27: £23,839.80 tuition, a £114 registration fee and a £300 enrolment deposit. Uniform, exams, transport, insurance and personal devices are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/prep-school/
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/admissions-frequently-asked-questions/
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/fees-bursaries/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barnard_Castle_School_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1190676.jpg
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/academic-ambition/senior-curriculum/
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EAL-Policy-2025_26-1.pdf
https://www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fees-2026.27-for-website.pdf
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