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St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,338
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, the school performs in the top 38% nationally, and 64% of students progress to university. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 49% recommending the school. The EBacc entry rate stands at 31%, indicating a moderate level of engagement in a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (255 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of subjects
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School has high expectations
72%
My child makes good progress
66%
Progress is communicated
66%
My child feels safe
63%
My child is happy
62%
School keeps me informed
51%
I'd recommend this school
49%
School supports development
48%
School responds to concerns
46%
Behaviour is good
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Black African4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
White Other2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.97526, -1.42924 · NE34 0QA
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN142601
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-wilfrids.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's RC College rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrid's RC College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is St Wilfrid's RC College a good school?
St Wilfrid's RC College scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Wilfrid's RC College?
Based on 255 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Wilfrid's RC College receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Wilfrid's RC College in GCSEs?
St Wilfrid's RC College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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