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St Wilfrid's RC College

Catholic secondary school and sixth form serving the South Shields community. Designated a World Class School, with a sixth form rated Good by Ofsted and a strong tradition of academic and pastoral care.

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA Visit website Facebook YouTube

About St Wilfrid's RC College

St Wilfrid's RC College is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form on Temple Park Road in South Shields, serving students aged 11 to 19. It has been recognised as a World Class School. At its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025, its sixth form provision and personal development were judged Good, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were judged as requiring improvement. The college offers a broad secondary curriculum with A-levels and vocational courses in its sixth form.

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