The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Wilson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbington High School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Academy · Very close
Wigston College
Secondary · Very close
Little Hill Primary
Primary · 312m away
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Nursery · 371m away
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Special school · 381m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 655m away
Water Leys Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wigston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigston Academy?
Wigston Academy currently has 1,314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigston Academy take?
Wigston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wigston Academy?
Wigston Academy is in Wigston, LE18 2DT, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigston Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wigston Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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