At Barnard Castle School (or Barney as they are affectionately known), they are proud to stand alongside the rural and agricultural community in supporting this year’s Great Yorkshire Show – a celebration of everything that makes countryside life so rich in tradition, innovation, and opportunity.
As an independent, co-educational day and boarding school set in the stunning northern countryside, they understand the rhythms of rural life and its values of hard work, responsibility, and connection to the land. Their school community reflects these values – shaped by their environment, guided by strong principles, and energised by a bold academic vision.
They believe deeply in the power of education to unlock potential, and they are proud to combine pastoral warmth, high academic expectations, and an ambitious outlook in all they do. They are especially excited to announce the launch of their new Animal Management course next year, an innovative addition to the Sixth Form curriculum designed to meet the growing demand for careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, environmental sustainability, and land-based industries.
The course will provide a rigorous, hands-on introduction to animal care and management, combining theoretical study with real-world experience. Students will develop scientific knowledge alongside practical skills, preparing them for further study or immediate vocational opportunities in a sector that is both essential and evolving.
In launching this course, Barney builds on its long-standing connection to the rural economy and countryside heritage, while preparing students to thrive in modern agricultural, veterinary, and environmental fields. Whether a student’s goal is to become a vet, conservationist, animal behaviourist, or to contribute to sustainable farming and agri-tech, the Animal Management course offers a meaningful pathway to those futures.
Supporting the Great Yorkshire Show reflects their commitment to the land and the people who shape it. They see rural life not as a constraint, but as a springboard – where character is built, curiosity is nurtured, and ambition is encouraged.
Barnard Castle School: where community, character and ambition come together in the countryside.
To find out more about Barnard Castle School, their academic offer, or the new Animal Management course, visit barnardcastleschool.org.uk
