13Sep
Seventy times seven: Education Sunday 2026
This Sunday, 13 September, Catholic schools and parishes across the country mark Education Sunday. We also welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Rob Pritchard. 17Jul
A Year to Remember: Celebrating the 2025–26 Academic Year Across Our Family of Schools
Each academic year brings the familiar refrain that “this year has flown by”, and 2025–26 has proved no different. Each year brings new challenges, and this year has been no exception; yet the positivity, resilience and commitment of our staff, Governors and Directors, together with the energy of our wonderful... 15Jul
Pupils Sing Together at our Trust’s Singing Festival 2026
Pupils and staff from across the Trust came together at St Wilfrid's Catholic High School for our Trust's Singing Festival 2026 — an evening of choral music, instrumental solos and shared celebration.
12Dec
Vision for Education in the Diocese of Leeds
Please follow the links to letters from the Bishop of Leeds and the Diocesan Director of Education to find out more information about Bishop Marcus’ Vision for Education, in the development of two larger Catholic Education Trusts across the Diocese of Leeds.
19Jun
Our Trust’s Jubilee Mass for Governors & Directors
On the evening of Wednesday 18th June, staff, Governors, Directors along with Dioscesan Clergy gathered for Mass at St Austin’s Catholic Church in Wakefield to celebrate the Year of Jubilee. St Austin’s is one the twelve churches, designated by Bishop Marcus, as a pilgrimage destination in this Jubilee Year. The Mass... 22Apr
Honouring the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
A Shepherd of Our Time: A Reflection on Faith, Service, and the Legacy of Pope Francis As a Catholic Trust community, we mark with deep sorrow and reverence the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who died on 21st April 2025 at the age of 88. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio... 01Apr
Welcoming St John Fisher to our Trust Family
A New Chapter: St John Fisher Joins The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust We are delighted to announce that, as of 1 April 2025, St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Dewsbury, has officially joined The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust (BKCAT); a moment we believe marks a positive step forward, bringing... 28Oct
Consultation on Admission Arrangements for 2026-27
The consultation on the Trust’s admission arrangements for 2026-27 has now closed. Thank you to those who responded to the consultation. The approved Admission Policies have now been published on the relevant school websites. 12Jul
Our Trust’s Singing Festival: Singing Together!
Children from across our primary schools gathered together at St Wilfrid’s for this year’s BKCAT Singing Festival performance. Presented by Director of Primary Standards, Rob Barraclough, the evening consisted of a series of enthralling performances of singing from our Trust's Youth Choir and the Pontefract Catholic Youth Choir, and melodica playing... 21Mar
Diocese of Leeds’s Keyboard Studies Programme
In July 2021, I (Rob Barraclough, Director of Primary Standards) met with Keyboard Studies Programme Director, David Pipe to discuss the possibility of introducing the newly established Diocesan Keyboard Programme into the Trust's wider curriculum offer. At this time, the Trust already bought into the Diocesan Singing Programme for all... 25Oct
Trust INSET Day 2023/24
On Friday 20th October we held a Trust-wide INSET Day at St Wilfrid’s, which provided a fantastic opportunity for all primary schools’ teaching staff to come together to listen to a keynote speaker, relaunch our Trust's Mission, introduce the new Trust Hymn ‘Inspired by Faith’, and participate in workshops and... 01Sep
Letter from the Trust to parents; RAAC
Please find the Trust’s letter to parents from 1st September below: This letter confirms that all schools in the Trust will reopen next week as planned. Letter to Parents 1 Sept 2023 04Apr
The ‘Where is God?’ Art Competition
Earlier this year, children from across our Trust took part in Wakefield SACRE's spirited art competition, responding to the theme of 'Where is God?'. Children from Holy Family & St Michael's Pontefract, St Ignatius Ossett, St John the Baptist Normanton, St Joseph's Castleford and St Joseph's Pontefract Catholic Primary Schools and... 02Nov
10th Anniversary Congregation: Photo Album
On Friday 21st October we held our 10th Anniversary Congregation at St Wilfrid's, which provided everyone across our school communities with a fantastic opportunity to come together as one congregation, enabling us to celebrate 10 years since the formation of our Trust, reflect on our achievements and set out our... 29Sep
Letter from the Trust to parents; BKCAT Academic Calendar for 2023-24
Please find the Trust’s letter to parents from 28th September along with our Trust's Academic Calendar for 2023-24 below: This letter and accompanying academic calendar confirm the alignment of the school holiday pattern across our fifteen schools so that we can better serve the parents and children in our school communities.
09Sep
The Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Please find the Trust CEO's statement to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the Trust’s letter to parents and staff from 9th September below: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and join all who mourn her loss... 03Mar
Letter from the Trust to parents; New Covid guidance & Ukraine
Please find the Trust’s letter to parents from 3rd March below: This letter provides an update on the new Covid guidance and the Trust's response to the Ukraine crisis. Letter to Parents 3 Mar 2022 07Jan
Letter from the Trust to parents; Happy New Year!
Please find the Trust’s letter to parents from 7th January below: This letter updates arrangements that will be in place in schools for the Spring Term. Letter to Parents 7 Jan 2022 17Dec
Letter from the Trust to parents; Spring Term arrangements
Please find the Trust's letter to parents from 17th December below: This letter clarifies arrangements that will be in place in schools for the upcoming Spring Term. Letter to Parents 17 Dec 2021 17Dec