Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust

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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7 September 2026

The English Martyrs Celebrates Outstanding Recognition for Catholic Life and Mission and Collective Worship

The English Martyrs Catholic School & Sixth Form College in Hartlepool is celebrating after receiving Outstanding judgements in both Catholic Life and Mission and Collective Worship following its recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) inspection. The report highlights the school's deeply embedded Catholic ethos, exceptional pastoral care and strong sense of community, recognising the significant impact these have on students, staff and families.

1 September 2026

How Bob Mortimer helped Olli beat cancer and pass his GCSEs

A North East teenager has used the power of laughter to help him pass his toughest test. A big smile appears on Olli's face when he’s asked how he got through a year-long fight against leukaemia that ended with him passing his GCSEs.

21 August 2026

Strength, Resilience and Success for St John's Student

A keen badminton player netted his exam results today. As well as studying for his GCSEs at St John’s Catholic School, in Bishop Auckland, Robert also represents the school on the badminton court – and was recently named a County Durham champion at a regional tournament.

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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.

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