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
Dukeβs 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
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Parents/Carers of Year 6 pupils,
This is a reminder that the application deadline for admission into Year 7 at Duke's Secondary School is fast approaching! If you have not yet applied, we strongly suggest you do so to avoid disappointment. β³
The deadline is 31st October 2025! Apply now through the portal below π
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β οΈAshington Needs Your Vote!β οΈ
The town's new station has been shortlisted in the 2025 World Cup of Stations, an annual contest where the finalists battle it out head-to-head in a public vote.
VOTE NOW >> www.raildeliverygroup.com/our-services/campaigns/world-cup-of-stations.html
This year's competition shines a spotlight on the most life-changing station of the last 200 years. Voting is open now and closes at 11.59pm on Friday 17th October.
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β οΈ Safety alert: Puffin has paused sales of its childrenβs Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat series after discovering that a website printed in some editions now redirects to adult content with no age verification.
The link, originally used to promote the books and characters, has been taken over by an unrelated third party.
π Puffin is contacting schools and local authorities and has urged libraries to remove the books from shelves.
π Families are advised to check copies at home and ensure children do not visit the web address listed in the book.
If needed, you can cover the printed link with a permanent marker to prevent accidental access.
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