A Warm
Welcome
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is a Church of England-led multi-academy trust (MAT) with the needs and aspirations of our pupils firmly at the centre of everything we do.
From humble beginnings, our Trust has grown steadily year-on-year and now supports the education of almost 3,000 children and young people aged 2-19 across Northumberland.
“Enabling Everyone in our Community to let their light shine.”
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) which strives to provide an inclusive and diverse learning environment, underpinned by Christian values, for pupils aged 2-19. Through our varied curriculum, we aim to develop well-rounded, skilled young people who aspire to the fullness of life and understand the role they have to play in their local communities.
Our Schools
Bishop’s Primary School
admin.bps@ncea.org.uk
01670 844323
Josephine Butler Campus, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
Castle School
admin.cs@ncea.org.uk
01670 844322
Castle School, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
Duke’s Secondary School
admin.dss@dukes.ncea.org.uk
01670 816111
Duke’s Secondary School, Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ
Grace Darling C of E Primary School
admingd@gracedarling.ncea.org.uk
01670 812019
Grace Darling Primary School, Central Parkway, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6RT
James Knott C of E Primary School
adminjk@jamesknott.ncea.org.uk
01670 813219
James Knott Primary School, Norham Road, Ashington, NE63 0LF
Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School
adminhh@harryhotspur.ncea.org.uk
01665 602850
NCEA Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School, Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DJ
Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
admintb@thomasbewick.ncea.org.uk
01670 812075
Thomas Bewick Primary School, Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LP
Warkworth C of E Primary School
admin.wps@warkworth.ncea.org.uk
01665 711369
Guilden Road, Warkworth, NE65 0TJ
William Leech C of E Primary School
adminwl@williamleech.ncea.org.uk
01670 860267
William Leech Primary School, Church Square, Lynemouth, NE61 5TR
Our Values
L
Love
- Care for each other.
- Help others do well.
- Support those in need.
I
Inclusivity
- Be welcoming and inclusive.
- Celebrate each person’s worth.
G
Goodness
- Work hard, do what is right.
- Treat others well.
- Do good and serve others.
H
Hope
- Aspire to be the best we can be.
- Learn from our mistakes.
- Show determination.
T
Truth
- Act with integrity and respect.
- Tell the truth.
- Take responsibility.
NCEA Trust
Latest Socials
Good Morning, Year 7!
Welcome to Duke's secondary school! We’re so excited that you’re here.
Over the next few weeks, you’ll get to know your teachers, make new friends, and find your way around. Don’t worry if it takes a little time - everyone is learning together.
Year 7 is all about:
🌟 Trying new subjects and activities
🤝 Getting involved in clubs and teams
💡 Building confidence in yourself
📚 Developing good habits for learning
We can’t wait to see all the brilliant things you’ll achieve this year. Welcome to the Duke's family!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Dear Parents/Carers,
Due to an unexpected water outage, we have made the decision to close the school early today. All children will be provided with lunch before leaving.
Please arrange to collect your child at 12:45pm. For further details, please see the attached letter.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
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We can't believe it's that time already.
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you have a great first day back and wish you good luck for the year ahead.
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