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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.

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“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 logo

Bishop’s Primary School

admin.bps@ncea.org.uk

01670 844323

Josephine Butler Campus, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

https://bishops.ncea.org.uk/

 castle school logo

Castle School

admin.cs@ncea.org.uk

01670 844322

Castle School, Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

https://castle.ncea.org.uk/

Duke's Secondary School logo

Duke’s Secondary School

admin.dss@dukes.ncea.org.uk

01670 816111

Duke’s Secondary School, Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ

https://dukes.ncea.org.uk/

Grace Darling C of E Primary School logo

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

https://gracedarling.ncea.org.uk/

James Knott C of E Primary School logo

James Knott C of E Primary School

adminjk@jamesknott.ncea.org.uk

01670 813219

James Knott Primary School, Norham Road, Ashington, NE63 0LF

https://jamesknott.ncea.org.uk/

Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School logo

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

https://harryhotspur.ncea.org.uk

Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School logo

Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

admintb@thomasbewick.ncea.org.uk

01670 812075

Thomas Bewick Primary School, Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LP

https://thomasbewick.ncea.org.uk/

Warkworth C of E Primary School logo

Warkworth C of E Primary School

admin.wps@warkworth.ncea.org.uk

01665 711369

Guilden Road, Warkworth, NE65 0TJ

https://warkworth.ncea.org.uk/

William Leech C of E Primary School logo

William Leech C of E Primary School

adminwl@williamleech.ncea.org.uk

01670 860267

William Leech Primary School, Church Square, Lynemouth, NE61 5TR

https://williamleech.ncea.org.uk/

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.

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Have you applied for your child's place at NCEA Duke's Secondary School? The Year 7 Admission portal is closing very soon, tomorrow on Friday 31st October. Please be aware that you will not be able to submit an application past this date via the portal.

All applications after this will be considered late. Places are offered on a first come first serve basis after the admission capacity is reached - therefore late application puts you at risk of not getting a place at your chosen school. Please note, application forms filled in within this timeframe does not automatically mean a place will be offered.

We sincerely hope all children who want to come to Duke's will be offered a place, however there is extremely high demand in the area - which is why we are urging families to apply BEFORE the deadline.

Apply now via www.northumberland.gov.uk/education-skills/schools/school-admissions-places-appeals/year-5-middle...Final Calling: Parents of our future Year 7s... You have until tomorrow to board Year 7✈️⌛️☎️

The Local Authority must have all applications in by ⏰Friday 31st October⏰ when the portal closes and any applications received after this date will go through a different system and will be considered late!

What are you waiting for? Apply now! Click the link below to learn more...
dukes.ncea.org.uk/last-chance-to-apply-for-year-7-is-tomorrow-friday-31st-october/

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Have you applied for your childs place at NCEA Dukes Secondary School? The Year 7 Admission portal is closing very soon, tomorrow on Friday 31st October. Please be aware that you will not be able to submit an application past this date via the portal. 

All applications after this will be considered late. Places are offered on a first come first serve basis after the admission capacity is reached - therefore late application puts you at risk of not getting a place at your chosen school. Please note, application forms filled in within this timeframe does not automatically mean a place will be offered. 

We sincerely hope all children who want to come to Dukes will be offered a place, however there is extremely high demand in the area - which is why we are urging families to apply BEFORE the deadline. 

Apply now via https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/education-skills/schools/school-admissions-places-appeals/year-5-middle-year-7-secondary-year-9
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