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St Wilfrid's RC College
South Shields·North East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–19Co-edRoman Catholic
St Wilfrid's RC College is a secondary academy in South Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Wilfrid's RC College has a Progress 8 score of -0.27 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.1, 71% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.0%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.2%.
After leaving St Wilfrid's RC College, student destinations include 57% going on to university and 10% entering apprenticeships.
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St Wilfrid's RC College has a Progress 8 score of -0.27, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
71% of students at St Wilfrid's RC College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Wilfrid's RC College achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
St Wilfrid's RC College has an overall absence rate of 9.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Wilfrid's RC College is 16.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Wilfrid's RC College, 57% go on to university and 10% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
St Wilfrid's RC College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Wilfrid's RC College is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Wilfrid's RC College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
126/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
29/mo
23% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Chichester (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
1.3km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.