Design note 4 - what do we mean?

In addition to the similarities between our new icon and the real Northern Lights, we particularly liked some of the themes the Northern Lights icon represented, namely:

  • Uniqueness
  • Reaching for high standards
  • Our Trust on a journey to Remarkable
  • Whether you are a student, a teacher or a trusted partner, everyone is on a unique journey, one that will take them to new places and opportunities.

Design note 3 - a bold look

To complement our dynamic new Northern Lights icon, we needed a strong colour pallette and confident, contemporary font.
The contrasting yet complimentary colours in our logo symbolises our value of diversity and unity. We often talk about 'the same but different' at Beckfoot Trust to acknowledge that whilst we have a very clear One Trust identity and clarity on what remarkable means, we also know that one size does not always fit all. 

Design note 2 - our Northern Lights

Perhaps the most important part of our new Beckfoot Trust logo is the icon, shown to the right here.

We call it our Northern Lights.

In nature, the Northern Lights are seen as something unique and truly Remarkable that are associated with the North.

Our Northern Lights icon represents The Beckfoot Trust which is also on a constant journey to Remarkable and is strongly associated with the North of England.

As part of our ongoing Journey to Remarkable we felt it was important to give The Beckfoot Trust a strong, confident and contemporary logo and brand that was worthy of an organisation with such high standards and aspirations.

The new Trust logo was a departure from the previous logo style and was definitely designed with the future in mind.

Beckfoot Trust celebrates our Class of 2025

As the exam season comes to a close, we are celebrating the departure of our Year 11 and Year 13 students from across our four secondary schools: Beckfoot Oakbank, Beckfoot Upper Heaton, Beckfoot Thornton, and Beckfoot School.

After years of hard work and months of revision and dedication, students are reaching completion of their GCSEs and A Levels. For many, this marks the end of their time at secondary school, and the beginning of a new and exciting journey in the wider world.

Staff and leaders across our schools have praised students for their resilience, determination, and maturity throughout what is widely recognised as one of the most challenging periods in a young person’s education journey.

Students from across the Trust are now preparing for a variety of next steps, including sixth form, college, apprenticeships, university, and employment. While each student’s journey is unique, the Trust is confident they leave school with the values, knowledge, and skills to thrive in whatever path they choose.

As they move on, Beckfoot Trust knows they leave with the knowledge that they’ll always be a part of the Beckfoot Trust family.

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

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