Mortimer Community College vs St Wilfrid's RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 689 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mortimer Community College
South Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
St Wilfrid's RC College
South Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,271 students
| Measure | Mortimer Community College South Shields, North East | St Wilfrid's RC College South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 185 | #67 of 185 |
| National rank | #2875 of 4,090 | #1730 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,139 | 1,271 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,139 | 1,271 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids.org |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 31.7).
- •St Wilfrid's RC College is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 1,139.
- •Mortimer Community College is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's RC College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mortimer Community College better than St Wilfrid's RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's RC College ranks higher (54.8 vs 31.7 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 Mortimer Community College and St Wilfrid's RC College?
About 689 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mortimer Community College: 1,139. St Wilfrid's RC College: 1,271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mortimer Community College and St Wilfrid's RC College rank in North East?
Mortimer Community College is 131st of 185 and St Wilfrid's RC College is 67th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).