The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 548
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Wigston High School
Secondary · Very close
Rolleston Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wigston College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Academy · 1.3km away
Wigston Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Abington High School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.4km away
Little Hill Primary
Primary · 1.7km away
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkland Primary School South Wigston's Ofsted rating?
Parkland Primary School South Wigston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
Parkland Primary School South Wigston currently has 548 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkland Primary School South Wigston take?
Parkland Primary School South Wigston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
Parkland Primary School South Wigston is in Wigston, LE18 4TA, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkland Primary School South Wigston have a sixth form?
No, Parkland Primary School South Wigston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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