Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Wilfrid's RC College

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
Part of: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Wilfrid's RC College
South Shields, NE34 0QA
1,338 Pupils
1,450 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
31.80% FSM %
609 Boys
729 Girls
About St Wilfrid's RC College

Located in South Shields (NE34 0QA), St Wilfrid's RC College is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of South Tyneside.

It has 1,338 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,450. Current headteacher: Catherine Lennox.

Data for St Wilfrid's RC College comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward West Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-02-2016
UKPRN 10055380
URN 142601
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Geraldine Kilgour Chair of Local Governing Body 21/07/2022 20/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Dixon Local Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Given Local Governor 08/07/2022 07/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Natalie Hall Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Catherine Lennox Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Claire Millar Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Shaughnessy Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graeme Wanless Local Governor 29/09/2023 06/05/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Wilfrid's RC College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
St Wilfrid's RC College has 1,338 pupils, with a capacity of 1,450.
St Wilfrid's RC College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at St Wilfrid's RC College is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Wilfrid's RC College has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Wilfrid's RC College is Mrs Catherine Lennox.
St Wilfrid's RC College is at Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Wilfrid's RC College: Has a sixth form.
St Wilfrid's RC College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Lennox
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
01914569121
www.st-wilfrids.org
Location
NE34 0QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142601
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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