Performance
This page contains information about St Wilfrid’s RC College’s academic performance.
- Access our Key Stage 5 results here.
- Access the Government page for our school's performance here.
- Access the Government page for comparing school and college performance in England here.
Ofsted
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.
Please find below a copy of the Ofsted Inspection report for our school which was released in February 2024.
The official Ofsted website can be accessed here.
Catholic School Inspection (CSI) Report
Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2023) We are delighted that the report recognises that the mission of St. Wilfrid’s RC College, ‘Excellence through faith, learning and support’, is fully lived out and celebrated by all. Furthermore, the exceptional sense of community and pastoral care offered within our school are reflected strongly in the report. We are also pleased that the report highlights the appreciation of students for the opportunities for prayer and liturgy and of the commitment of staff to provide a high-quality religious education.
At St. Wilfrid’s RC College we work in close partnership with parents and carers to nurture and develop the individual qualities of each child so that they may flourish and, to quote St. Catherine of Siena, ‘set the world ablaze’ with their unique gifts and talents. Our vision for the formation of each and every child in our care is clear: we will support them every step of the way as they learn and grow in faith, becoming the best versions of themselves, living life to the full and, ultimately, benefiting society as a whole.
Our school is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, with particular emphasis on the example set by St. Wilfrid, the servant of God. Our House Saints are all named after prominent Northern Saints, the character of whom we hope our students aspire to emulate. Daily spiritual life at St Wilfrid’s is rooted in Gospel Values and the Cardinal and Theological Virtues. We celebrate ‘Vir-Tuesday’ weekly, focusing on a different virtue, encouraging our students to develop these habits and understand their greater purpose that brings strength and fulfilment.
Regardless of faith backgrounds, we engage all within our care with an opportunity for spiritual development and an understanding of the need to understand and appreciate diversity and difference. We hope all of our students feel comfortable attending our masses, liturgical services and other school events and we are committed to ensuring that nobody feels excluded.
There are many exciting opportunities for spiritual development at St. Wilfrid’s. Daily worship occurs in tutor groups each morning and House assemblies take place once per week, beginning with a distinct liturgical prayer focus. We enjoy celebrating welcome masses, themed liturgies, carol services, stations of the cross and feast day celebrations. Our relationships education is rooted in Catholic teaching, using resources provided by Ten:Ten. Every Friday, students lead liturgy in their tutor groups, sourcing/writing prayer that unites their close-knit tutor group community in prayer towards a common good. We are delighted to offer opportunities for our students to participate in spiritual retreats at the Emmaus Youth Village, attend the annual Catholic Flame conference at Wembley Stadium and ‘God Camp’ (the Summer Festival) at the Emmaus Youth Village with the other Diocesan schools. Proud to be a member of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, we also have the privilege of contributing to whole-Trust events such as ‘Footsteps’ – a musical performed at Durham Cathedral.
As a Catholic school, we encourage our students to consider the vulnerable, disenfranchised and poor. Where possible, we ask students to support charitable events. This does not necessarily mean that we expect monetary contributions. In times of need, our students provide support and solidarity in a multitude of ways including support, time and prayer. We believe recognising the challenges faced by others and showing empathy and care to be an integral part of humankind, following the example of Jesus’ ministry.
Finally, every single student at St Wilfrid is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We promise to do our utmost to ensure that they thrive in our environment and truly can set the world ablaze by realising their talents and flourishing as unique individuals, confident that they may be the people that God wants them to be.