The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,338
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 31.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Lennox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMargaret Sutton School
Special school · Very close
Park View School
Special school · Very close
Ashley Academy
Primary · 327m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 711m away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 1.2km away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Wilfrid's RC College a selective school?
No. St Wilfrid's RC College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Wilfrid's RC College's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's RC College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's RC College?
St Wilfrid's RC College currently has 1,338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's RC College take?
St Wilfrid's RC College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's RC College?
St Wilfrid's RC College is in South Shields, NE34 0QA, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's RC College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Wilfrid's RC College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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