Welcome to St Wilfrid's RC College
Welcome to St. Wilfrid's R.C. CollegeIt is my pleasure to welcome you to St. Wilfrid’s RC College. We are a thriving, welcoming school with the highest of expectations for all. We are proud to form part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Educational Trust’s family of schools. Our distinct Catholic ethos, high standards and commitment to every member of our school community make St Wilfrid’s a special place to learn and to grow, allowing each child to become the best version of themselves.Mrs C Lennox,Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,338 Total
No. of Boys
609 (45.5%)
No. of Girls
729 (54.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
21.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
1.92%
A*/A grades
14.1%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
64%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
11%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Updates Ahead!
We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 31 - Jun 4
Summer Break
Jul 22 - Sep 1
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |