Catholic Life
Information about Catholic life within our trust.
At the heart of our School are the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust values which recognise the unique contribution that every member of our community makes. The Catholic life and mission of the school is underpinned by actions and experiences that ensure that these values are lived out in all aspects of school life and so our pupils grow to know God, understand their vocation, and feel safe, nurtured, valued and aspirational.
We believe that a knowledge of and a personal relationship with Christ brings meaning and direction to life.
We believe that every member of our diverse community is created in God’s image and therefore we act with respect and show dignity, ensuring that all are treated with fairness, justice and equity. We work fervently to dispel inequality and pay special attention to those most in need.
We believe that all members of our Trust should be supported to recognise their own purpose and to develop a sense of how they are called to contribute to society.
We believe that each person should be equipped to excel through the highest quality learning opportunities and richest wider-school experiences.
We believe that every member of our Trust community should have the highest expectations of themselves and others and should be equipped with the knowledge and skills to achieve greatly.
We believe that our schools promote truth, honesty, reconciliation, resilience and integrity in their own context, but together create strength, optimism and excellence across the Trust.
We believe that the best leadership in Catholic Schools raises the work of the staff and the attainment of young people to levels that exceed expectations through relentless focus, effective management skills, profound empathy, sustained energy and robust optimism, underpinned by wide professional knowledge founded on innovative research.
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Updated | 26th March, 2026 |
We are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved Climate Friendly Schools status, marking an important milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Over the past six months, the school’s dedicated Climate Friendly Action Group has worked tirelessly to explore how St Benet’s can become more environmentally conscious. Through collaboration, creativity and […]
Published: April 22, 2026
We are absolutely delighted and very excited to be welcoming our new Reception children to St Benet’s this September! Starting school is such a special milestone, and we cannot wait to begin this wonderful journey with our newest members of the St Benet’s family. Our Reception team is already busy preparing a happy, nurturing and […]
Published: April 22, 2026
Did you know that we run a fantastic Forest School here at St Benet’s? Each half term, one year group enjoys weekly sessions led by our fully trained Forest School Leader, taking place in the beautiful local woodland in Ouston—just a short walk from school. These sessions give children the chance to explore, discover and […]
Published: March 26, 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.
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