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.
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22 October 2026
Celebrating Languages Across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust
Pupils and staff across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust have been celebrating the power of languages to connect people, celebrate identity and open doors to the wider world. Marking the European Day of Languages and extending those celebrations beyond a single day, schools across the Trust took part in a wide range of activities designed to showcase the value of language learning and the rich cultural diversity within our communities.
9 October 2026
Trust Professional Development Day Strengthens Teaching Practice Through Explicit Instruction and AI Innovation
Teaching and support staff from across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust came together on Friday 9th October for a Whole Trust Professional Development Day focused on enhancing classroom practice through explicit instruction and the effective use of artificial intelligence.
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11 September 2026
BHCET Inaugural Virtues Awards 2026
Every day across Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, we know there are extraordinary examples of people making a difference to the lives of others in schools, teams and the wider community. We want to celebrate the young people and adults in our Trust who are an inspiration to us all. We are delighted to launch the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust Virtues Awards 2026 taking place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 and invite nominations from across our Trust community.
Our Trust song, "TODAY"
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