Facilities

At Barnard Castle Preparatory School, our children enjoy exceptional facilities designed to enhance their academic experience and foster creativity in the arts, sports, and play. With access to a dedicated Science Laboratory and a state-of-the-art all-weather sports pitch, Prep School provides an inspiring environment for holistic learning. Outside, the children can explore a vibrant Science Garden, an Outdoor Stage, an allotment, and an expansive Forest School area, all integral to our innovative curriculum.

We take pride in our investment in Science, offering a dedicated Laboratory for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. This innovative facility allows all children to engage in hands-on scientific exploration, whether through collaborative investigations as a full class or in small group settings.

Our Preppies benefit from two weekly Science lessons in the Lab, with the chance to further their interest through an engaging Science Club. In Year 6, the experience expands as Preppies gain access to the Senior School’s advanced Science facilities as well as having opportunities to learn from Senior Teaching Staff.

The Science Garden adjacent to the Lab is a versatile space designed for year-round, multi-disciplinary exploration. It includes an area for dynamic experiments, such as combustion, and features an outdoor workbench with a water supply. There is also a sensory garden and natural plants that attract local invertebrates, enriching our understanding of ecology.

Our expansive Forest School setting encourages den building, foraging, climbing, and survival skills, where children grow, harvest, and cook their own food over a campfire. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, our Forest School ignites a passion for learning, fostering skills that lead to remarkable growth in the classroom. Come rain or shine, our Preppies of all ages, embrace outdoor learning, making wellies a necessity!

Weekly swimming lessons in our heated indoor pool ensure every Prep School child from 4-11 has the opportunity to develop essential swimming skills while enjoying a safe and stimulating environment.

Our well-resourced Library sits at the heart of our Prep School, serving as a vibrant hub where Preppies regularly engage with literature and foster their love for reading.

At Prep School, we cultivate a modern educational experience that prepares our Preppies to thrive in a dynamic world.