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
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🚀 We’re Hiring!
We are looking for dedicated professionals to fill four key roles. If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Open Positions:
🔵 Headteacher
🔴 Director of Health & Safety and Estates
🟡 Responsive Maintenance Coordinator
🟠 Site Supervisor
🔗 Apply Here: www.ncea.org.uk/careers/
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🚨IMPORTANT: Josephine Butler Campus Update - Open on Monday 2nd March.
We are pleased to confirm that the Josephine Butler Campus will reopen on Monday for all at NCEA Bishop's Primary School, NCEA Duke's Secondary School and Castle School
Thank you to you all for your patience and understanding while we worked to resolve the recent heating issues. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday. ... See MoreSee Less
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IMPORTANT: Josephine Butler Campus Update - Closure Friday 27th February 2026.
We regret to inform you that due to ongoing issues, the Josephine Butler Campus will remain closed for all NCEA Bishop's Primary School, NCEA Duke's Secondary School and Castle School students on Friday 27th February. Unfortunately, we have been unable to resolve the current heating problems. Engineers are on site working hard to address the issue as quickly and safely as possible. We will provide a further update as soon as we have confirmed details regarding reopening.
We can only apologise for the inconvenience that this has caused, and thank you for your support in this matter. ... See MoreSee Less
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