Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust is a family of schools consisting of 30 Catholic primaries and 5 secondaries, serving the communities of Darlington, County Durham, Stockton and Hartlepool.
The aim of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust is to provide a practical and moral purpose to the furthering of education, giving strength and a collective responsibility for the educational welfare of pupils in our schools. Pupils are the centre of all decision making and Christ is at the heart of our moral purpose.
Our Trust shapes its collaboration through the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching. School leaders work together for the common good, all pupils feel safe, welcomed and supported with every possible opportunity and staff benefit from a collective approach that respects and values professional agency.
Pupils from four of our Trust schools took to the stage on Thursday 19th March for a spectacular performance of Macbeth at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre – an incredible opportunity that our children embraced with confidence, talent and true creativity.
Pupils from our Darlington schools gathered for a meaningful and joy‑filled St Patrick’s Day celebration, bringing together schools, families, parishioners, and our wider faith community. The event offered a beautiful blend of prayer, reflection, and celebration, aligning closely with our Lenten journey and supporting our ongoing Live Simply actions.
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School in Billingham is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report, marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing journey of improvement. As a small and close‑knit school that has worked tirelessly to provide the very best for its pupils, the outcome has been welcomed with pride across the community.


Our BHCET termly newsletter showcases the incredible achievements, events, and stories from across our Trust community.

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We are proud to offer a wide range of enriching opportunities that go beyond the classroom. All children have access to exciting experiences such as trips abroad through the Turing Scheme, participation in athletic events, and engaging Modern Foreign Language days. We also encourage pupil voice through involvement in our Trust-wide Pupil Parliament, ensuring every child has the chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and create lasting memories.


Explore our schools located across Darlington, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, and Hartlepool.
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Christ at the Centre, Children at the Heart