Ashley Academy vs St Wilfrid's RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 327 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
St Wilfrid's RC College
South Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,271 students
| Measure | Ashley Academy South Shields, North East | St Wilfrid's RC College South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #663 of 811 | #67 of 185 |
| National rank | #13304 of 15,697 | #1730 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 396 | 1,271 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 1,271 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ashley.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids.org |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 24.3).
- •St Wilfrid's RC College is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashley Academy better than St Wilfrid's RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's RC College ranks higher (54.8 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashley Academy and St Wilfrid's RC College?
About 327 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashley Academy: 396. St Wilfrid's RC College: 1,271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashley Academy and St Wilfrid's RC College rank in North East?
Ashley Academy is 663rd of 811 and St Wilfrid's RC College is 67th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).