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The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust is a group of schools serving communities across North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire. Our sixteen schools, two secondary and fourteen primary, work together to educate more than 5,000 pupils. In doing this, we aim to fulfil our mission of Working together as a true family of schools to offer the high quality Catholic education, enabling our young people to develop spiritually, morally, intellectually and personally, putting their faith into action, through serving Christ in others, in the church and in the world around them.
Darren Beardsley, CEO

Important Notice
Please be advised that as of the 1st of November 2026, The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust has officially changed its name and will now operate as The St Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust.
This name change reflects our ongoing mission and vision for the future. While our name has changed, our commitment to providing high-quality Catholic education and supporting our schools and communities remains unchanged.
More information on this change will be released in the coming months.
We thank you for your continued trust and support and look forward to continuing our journey together as The St Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust.
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Belong
Supporting every child to have a strong sense of belonging in a culture of compassion, friendship and respect.
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Believe
Inspiring every child to grow in confidence and courage and to be the best they can be.
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Achieve
Providing an outstanding education for every child to support the best academic outcomes.








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