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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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Join our Finance Team 💙

Are you an experienced finance professional who’s organised, detail-focused and good at keeping on top of competing priorities?

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Central Services Finance Team at NCEA Trust in Ashington.

This is a varied role where you’ll play an important part in supporting our schools and the children and families we serve. You’ll work across purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, financial reporting, supplier administration and more.

📍 Ashington, Northumberland
💼 Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover
💷 £28,598 – £31,537 per annum
📅 Start date: As soon as possible

If you’re looking for a role where your finance expertise makes a real difference to the Trust, supporting thousands of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply:

Closing date: 7 September 2026 at 9am.

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Congratulations and well done to our fantastic students on their GCSE results! 🎉

Many of our students have been part of the Trust since Reception and some even before that, so it has been a real privilege to watch them grow, learn and flourish over the years.

We’re incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and wish each and every one of them the very best of luck as they take their next steps. 🎓✨
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100% PASS RATE FOR DUKE'S SIXTH FORM!

Congratulations to NCEA Duke's Secondary School students. We couldn't be any more proud of you all. Everyone is over the moon and it was such a lovely atmosphere being able to share this special moment with the students, their families and the staff at Duke's.

Wishing each and every one of you the very best in the future! 👏
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