News
Rory Underwood on the Business Finance Matters Podcast
Thursday, 20 February 2025Rory Underwood (Teesdale '81) had the pleasure to talk to David Grosse and Trevor Pririe on their latest podcast release.
Rory shares from...
Rory shares from...
Giles Deacon (Tees '83)
Tuesday, 18 February 2025OB Giles Deacon (Tees, 88) designed one of the gowns worn for last nights BAFTAs worn by Gwendoline Christie.
Jamie Adamson makes his Super Rugby Pacific debut
Thursday, 13 February 2025OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) has his Super Rugby Pacific debut tomorrow in round 1 of the competition when NSW Waratahs face the Highlanders. We are delighted...
Harvey joins family firm at Thorpe Farm Centre
Wednesday, 12 February 2025OB Harvey Barkes (Tees '16) is the fourth generation of the Barkes family leading Thorpe Farm Centre.
Harvey will be managing the day to day...
Harvey will be managing the day to day...
Falcons Signing - OB Oscar Usher
Tuesday, 11 February 2025OB Oscar Usher (Dale '22) joins the Newcastle Falcons senior academy squad. Signing until the end of the 2026/27 season, Oscar takes the next step in his...
Jamie Adamson (Durham '18)
Monday, 10 February 2025Great article here with OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) about his move to Australia, what's ahead with Super Rugby Pacific 2025 and playing for the NSW Waratahs....
Leading 4 Life 'Stories' Podcast
Monday, 10 February 2025OB Rory Underwood (York '81) joins Bob Judson on the Leading 4 Life 'Stories' podcast to share insights from his remarkable career as an England Rugby...
Headspace - OB Theo Colley (Tees '12)
Wednesday, 5 February 2025The students had an incredible morning with OB Theo Colley (Tees '12) at HeadSpace!
He shared how university isn't the only path to success...
He shared how university isn't the only path to success...
Bentley Beetham talk
Monday, 3 February 2025A few of our OBs—Gary Brown (North '53), David Absalom (North '58), Derek Watson (Durham '69), and Peter Hodges (York '72) had the pleasure of attending...
Karl Dickson - Referee for 2025 Six Nations
Saturday, 1 February 2025OB Karl Dickson (York '00) will be in the thick of the action again. He will be one of the referees for the 2025 Six Nations. The ex-scrum half enjoyed...
Headspace - Rory Wood (Dale '02)
Wednesday, 29 January 2025We were thrilled to welcome back OB Rory Wood to be our HeadSpace speaker!
Rory, an RAF officer since 2008, shared some incredible stories from...
Rory, an RAF officer since 2008, shared some incredible stories from...
Headspace - Louis Jerrom (Durham '19)
Wednesday, 15 January 2025What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome back Louis Jerrom to be our first Headspace Speaker of the Lent Term.
Louis inspired our students...
Louis inspired our students...
Kevin Whately - Vera
Monday, 6 January 2025OB Kevin Whately (North '69) starred in the 14th and final season of the hit series Vera, playing a retired detective. The episode is available to watch...
Alex Gray 'Apollo'
Monday, 6 January 2025Did you catch OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) 'Apollo' on the New Years Day celeb special of Gladiators? If not, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer!
OB Rob Andrew (York '81)
Monday, 6 January 2025���� England Rugby Legend Alert! ���� OB Rob Andrew (York,'81) – being celebrated by England...
Patrick Grant (York '90)
Saturday, 4 January 2025In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, also on the BBCIplayer OB Patrick Grant (York,'90) hosts, Ian 'H' Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha...
Bath vs Falcons Rugby
Saturday, 21 December 2024What an incredible display of Barney sportsmanship at the Bath vs. Falcons match today! ����
OB Freddie Lockwood...
OB Freddie Lockwood...
Black Grouse Project
Wednesday, 18 December 2024OB Holly Appleby (Marwood '15) has been involved in a very exciting project, expanding the range of black grouse in England.
Holly spoke...
Holly spoke...
Exclusive peek behind the scenes at Hotel Chocolat
Tuesday, 17 December 2024You can tune in on Channel 4 catch-up for an exclusive peek behind the scenes as Hotel Chocolat gets busy and creative for Christmas. OB Angus Thirlwell...
Patrick Grant as guests judge on Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas craft show
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Catch OB Patrick Grant (York, '90) as a guest judge on Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas craft show, Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Series 12 Episode 5.
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OB Logan Noble (North '23)
Friday, 13 December 2024Logan Noble was named on the Scotland U20 Development Squad where they played Wales in a friendly at Merthyr RFC.
The Speed Project
Monday, 9 December 2024Huge congratulations to OBs Alex Tait (Tees '06), Perry Alexander (Tees '10) and Tom Catterick (Tees '09), Michael Young, Will Welch and Mark Wilson who...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) and OB Sean Dougall (North '08)
Sunday, 8 December 2024Sean and Guy came head to head in the Investec Challenge Cup on Friday. Sean is the contact skills coach for La Rochelle, Guy is in his first season with...
Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 2 December 2024Friday Night saw the Newcastle Falcons end their game against Saracens with a 17-12 triumph ending a 15 year, 24-game losing streak against them �...
OB Charlie Lough (Dale '24)
Monday, 2 December 2024OB Charlie Lough (Dale '24) is representing England Trailblazers at the Men's Netball Nations Series in Singapore!
We wish them all good...
We wish them all good...
OB Karl Dickson (York '00)
Thursday, 28 November 2024OB Karl Dickson spoke to UAE referee's about the pressure and mindset required to be a world cup ref as part of the run up to the RG7's
OB Cricket Tour to Rwanda
Wednesday, 27 November 2024�� OB Cricket Tour to Rwanda – September 2025
Exciting news! Our Head of Cricket, Lee Clough, is planning an 8-day...
Exciting news! Our Head of Cricket, Lee Clough, is planning an 8-day...
Headspace - OB Holly Appleby (Marwood '15)
Wednesday, 20 November 2024We were delighted to welcome Holly Appleby (Marwood '15) as our Headspace Speaker for the day. Holly gave an insightful and inspiring talk about her impressive...
OB Alex Gray (Durham '09)
Monday, 18 November 2024OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) took part in Children in Need 2024, and raised an incredible £39,210,850 for children and young people across the UK....
Barney Run 2024
Monday, 18 November 2024Huge well done to Iain Wallace (Tees '80) and James Watson (Dale '14) for joining us today for the Barney Run.
They ran with the senior...
They ran with the senior...
Forty Club Trophy
Sunday, 17 November 2024Barnard Castle School has been named Yorkshire and North East Region winners of the prestigious Forty Club Trophy ��
The award...
The award...
Northern Counties Dinner 2024
Friday, 15 November 2024Old Barnardians, parents, former and current staff gathered for a wonderful dinner at the Northern Counties Club, Newcastle. Headmaster, David Cresswell...
Headspace - Andrew Thornton (York '89)
Wednesday, 13 November 2024Andrew Thornton (York '89) was our Headspace speaker today, sharing an incredible journey of determination, resilience, and the valuable lessons he learned...
Charles Metcalf (North '19)
Tuesday, 12 November 2024OB Charles Metcalfe (North '19) pictured with his family in the November edition of Waitrose Food.
Ella Bowen (Bowes '18)
Tuesday, 12 November 2024It was a pleasure to welcome back OB Ella Bowen (Bowes '18) to Barney yesterday to coach our senior netball teams, she will be working with the girls over...
OB Drinks - Mayfair
Thursday, 7 November 2024What an amazing night at the Burlington Arms, Mayfair ✨
Thank you to everyone who came along, we had OBs of all ages chatting about...
Thank you to everyone who came along, we had OBs of all ages chatting about...
Freddie Lockwood (York '19)
Wednesday, 6 November 2024OB Freddie Lockwood (York '19) makes his 50th appearance for Newcastle Falcons tomorrow when they open their Premiership Rugby Cup Campaign away to Caldy....
Anna Forbes (Bowes '23)
Tuesday, 5 November 2024How lovely to have OB Anna Forbes (Bowes '23) back to our Recital Room for a concert this evening.
Anna's performance was incredible and...
Anna's performance was incredible and...
Headspace - Matthew Noble (Dale '09)
Wednesday, 30 October 2024A big thank you to OB Matthew Noble (Dale '09) for an insightful Headspace Session on Data Science and AI!
Matthew shared an insightful...
Matthew shared an insightful...
The Rugby Podcast - Guy Pepper (Dale '21)
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Catch OB Guy Pepper on The Rugby Pod ��
They talk about his comparison to Richie McCaw, what it's like training with the...
They talk about his comparison to Richie McCaw, what it's like training with the...
Joe Davis - Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 7 October 2024OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) spoke exclusively with Newcastle Falcons ahead of their match against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
You can read...
You can read...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21)
Wednesday, 2 October 2024OB Guy Pepper has been featured in theGallagher Premiership Fantasy Team of the week this week. As well as a featured article in The Telegraph labelling...
Revd John Moore
Monday, 30 September 2024Sadly, Revd John Moore, known to many of you from your time here, passed away peacefully yesterday morning. His son Peter has asked us to let you know...
OB Headspace Lecture Series - Benjamin Lai (York 81)
Wednesday, 25 September 2024Thank you to Benjamin Lai (York '81) for delivering today's Headspace Lecture. Benjamin shared his journey after leaving school, which included studying...
OB Sgt David Hartley (Durham '38)
Tuesday, 24 September 2024OB Sgt David Hartley (Durham '38) was a gilder pilot during the Second World War and flew into D-Day and the ill-fated Battle of Arnhem.
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Lee Dickson (North '03) returns to Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 23 September 2024Newcastle Falcons have announced the return of OB Lee Dickson (North '03).
He will join the club as a skills coach while continuing to be...
He will join the club as a skills coach while continuing to be...
Joe Davis (Dale '24) Newcastle Falcons
Thursday, 19 September 2024Newcastle Falcons have named their team for tomorrow night's Gallagher Premiership opener at home to Bristol Bears.
OB Joe Davis (Dale '24)...
OB Joe Davis (Dale '24)...
OB Headspace Lecture Series - Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) 'Journalism'
Thursday, 19 September 2024What an incredible start to our 2024/25 Headspace Lecture Series!
Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) shared her insights from her journalism degree,...
Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) shared her insights from her journalism degree,...
Darlington OB Drinks
Thursday, 19 September 2024Thank you very much to everyone for coming along and supporting the first Barnardian Drinks of this new academic term. It was brilliant to meet you all,...
Welcome from our new Headmaster David Cresswell
Thursday, 12 September 2024Our new Headmaster, David Cresswell is re-starting his Barney journey leading our school and we are excited to see what this new chapter has in store for...
The Speed Project
Friday, 23 August 2024OBs Alex Tait, Perry Alexander and Tom Catterick are setting off today to tackle an extreme challenge The Speed Project, a relay across the South of France...