St Wilfrid's RC College
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Attainment 8 of 48.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.27
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, -0.08]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 232 | 48.2 | — | 69.4% | 30.6% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 225 | 48.1 | -0.27 | 63.6% | 68.9% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 213 | 48.1 | -0.23 | 61.0% | 59.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 227 | 52.7 | +0.01 | 73.0% | 58.0% | 4.8 |
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School information
| URN | 142601 |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Catherine Lennox |
| Trust | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE34 0QA |
| Latest pupils | 232 |
| FSM eligible | 31.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
www.st-wilfrids.org1914569121| DfE number | 4604 |
| UKPRN | 10055380 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |