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.

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Consultation on Admissions Arrangements – Beckfoot Allerton 2027/28

As the admission authority, The Board of Trustees intends to determine (consult, approve, set) the following admission policy arrangements for entry into Beckfoot Allerton from September 2027: Reduction of PAN from 60 to 45 This reduction is planned in line…

Celebrating our schools’ success in the 2025 Edurio Awards

We are proud to share that Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery and Beckfoot School have been recoginised in the 2025 Edurio Awards! Throughout the year, Edurio celebrates schools that exemplify excellence based on national survey results from the previous…

From classroom to bookshelf: Beckfoot Trust staff publish new works

We are delighted to share that colleagues from across our Trust have two forthcoming publications, contributing their expertise to national conversations in education. From Beckfoot School, staff members Nikki Sullivan, Kelly Heaton, and Lucy Lowde have co-authored a book exploring…

GCSE Results Day 2025

Today we celebrate the achievement of our GCSE students across Beckfoot Trust and thank all of those who have supported them over many years. As a trust it has been so encouraging to see (in some cases dramatic) improvements in…

A Level Results Day 2025

To all our students who secured their results today. We are incredibly proud of all of you and particularly those who have secured great results and some ambitious destinations, despite personal challenges. Please see our individual school websites for more details.   

Beckfoot Trust students lead the way in powerful pupil voice event

Students from all 10 Beckfoot Trust schools came together this week for a truly inspiring event focused on amplifying student voice and shaping positive change across the Trust community. The event, supported by Citizens UK, was the culmination of a…

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…

Beckfoot Heaton Primary launches the Young BAFTA Roadshow

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School were thrilled to host the Young Bafta Roadshow with Place2Be, marking the official launch of their 2025 tour. As the first stop on this inspiring programme, our pupils were immersed in a day designed to spark…

Beckfoot Oakbank students embracing the outdoors

This week, students from Beckfoot Oakbank have been taking part in a challenging and transformative enrichment experience in the Lake District. The residential has stretched, challenged and inspired students to build their resilience, grow their confidence, and develop their skills…

Beckfoot Allerton: Adventures of Bradford Workshop

This week, Year 5 pupils at Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery discovered their creative voices as authors at the Adventures of Bradford Workshop. Pupils embraced the idea that in storytelling, anything is possible, and children developed their very own…

One Trust Culture Day

Last week, we proudly hosted our very first One Trust Culture Day at Beckfoot Trust. Bringing together staff and students from all 10 of our schools to engage in a variety of exciting activities and insightful lessons. This week-long celebration…

Proposed co-location of Beckfoot Phoenix and Beckfoot Nessfield

We are excited to share details of a potential new chapter for Beckfoot Trust, as we go to consultation on the proposed co-location of Beckfoot Phoenix and Beckfoot Nessfield. Beckfoot Nessfield is a large site and through thinking differently, there…

Beckfoot Trust Recruitment Event

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome so many enthusiastic new faces to Beckfoot School for our recruitment event. It was an incredible opportunity to share more about our Trust and what makes us a People First organisation. The event…

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