Barnard Castle primary schools deliver strong academic results in this historic market town community. Montalbo Nursery & Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle, and Green Lane Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 28% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%. With 7 schools serving Barnard Castle, families benefit from small class sizes and close-knit school communities, 67% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #3 | Green Lane Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.3/10Excellent |
| N/A | Barnard Castle School | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cotherstone Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 1.5/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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