Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Our Trust

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in 2020, following a directive from the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. We are a multi-academy Trust and currently have 31 schools across the North East.

Schools Across the Trust
Secondary Schools Supporting pupils aged 11–18
Sixth Forms Providing post-16 education
Primary Schools Including nursery provision

Serving communities across the North East

The Trust covers the eastern part of the North East region, with schools in Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Portrait of Bishop James Chadwick
Bishop James Chadwick 1813–1882
Our namesake

About Bishop James Chadwick

Bishop James Chadwick was an Anglo-Irish Roman Catholic priest and the second Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle.

He is famous for writing the lyrics to Angels We Have Heard on High. Bishop Chadwick is remembered as a man of great personal dignity and charm, particularly for his gentleness of manner, deep faith and commitment to education.

Born
24 April 1813, Drogheda, Ireland
Died
14 May 1882, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Buried
Ushaw
Faith and mission

Bishop Chadwick Prayer

Dear Lord, may we always follow the example of Bishop Chadwick. As we strive to follow his deep faith and love of education, may we do so with humility and love, following his gentleness and kindness.

May he always be an inspiration to us all — students and staff. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen