Our ethos

Through Christ, in partnership, enabling all to flourish

Our mission

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. 

Our Trust patron

Blessed Carlo Acutis: The millennial saint 

Carlo Acutis, a London-born teenager, is on the path to becoming the first saint of the millennial generation. Born in 1991 and growing up in Milan, Italy, Acutis passed away in 2006 at the age of 15 due to leukemia. His life, though short, was marked by a profound faith and a passion for technology, which he used to spread the teachings of the Catholic Church. 

Carlo had great devotion to the Eucharist and he created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles. He was passionate about caring for others, particularly the vulnerable, and in school he stood up for people who were bullied. He famously encouraged all his friends to embrace their uniqueness, urging them to be ‘originals not photocopies.’ His dedication to faith and skill with technology earned him recognition within the Catholic community and beyond. 

Pope Francis has formally recognised two miracles attributed to Carlo, paving the way for his canonisation as a saint. 

Carlo’s beatification took place in Assisi in 2020, and his body, which lies in a tomb there, can be visited by the public. He has already been declared “venerable” for his virtuous life, and, with the recognition of the second miracle, he is now set to be named the first millennial saint, a testament to his enduring impact and the inspiration he continues to provide to young people. This is why he is chosen as the patron of our Trust. 

The St Nicholas Fund

Commercial Partners with Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust have kindly made a small financial fund available, which can be allocated throughout the year to pupils in urgent need of support. 

The St Nicholas Fund is available to promote the engagement and success of pupils and students in school activities when their personal circumstances may prevent them from being able to do so.

Applications may be made for single payments for specific activities or resources for individual pupils, up to £200. If you would like to make a funding request for a pupil, please contact the Headteacher of their school.