Welcome from the HeadteacherBWCET
Information on the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust.
St Leonard’s joined the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust in April 2020. Bishop Wilkinson CET is a large Trust that includes both primary and secondary schools across County Durham, Northumberland, Gateshead and Sunderland Local Authorities. There are 5 Catholic Secondary schools within our Trust. Full details of the Trust can be found on our website.
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, we recognise that each individual member of our community is created in God’s image with unique talents and abilities.
We nurture each person through loving relationships and rich daily experiences centred on the teachings of Christ. We believe that humanity is a gift that we receive through others and that our relationships unlock the unique potential in each person. As such, we affirm the dignity of each individual and our values underpin everything we do across every school, with and for each student and member of staff.
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Latest News
A Win at Durham Regatta
A huge weekend of rowing across two days for SLSBC. After a year of school transition, interrupted training, and difficult conditions, our rowers pulled together for the big one, Durham Regatta! Our junior boys and girls’ crews put up a sterling effort but after racing excellent heats, were beaten by more experienced crews. As the wind […]
Published: June 16, 2026
New Building
We moved into our new building in April 2026 and were delighted to welcome pupils back after the Easter break to the new St Leonard’s school building. This exceptional facility represents far more than a replacement for previous accommodation; it is a reflection of what can be achieved through collaboration, ambition and shared commitment to […]
Published: April 28, 2026
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is an exempt charity. It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company registration number 07890590. The registered office address is Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY.
