The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 29%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Wilson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
November 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWigston Birkett House Community Special School
Academy · Very close
Wigston Academy
Secondary · Very close
Abington High School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Little Hill Primary
Primary · 498m away
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Special school · 541m away
Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Nursery · 545m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wigston College a selective school?
No. Wigston College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wigston College's Ofsted rating?
Wigston College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigston College?
Wigston College currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigston College take?
Wigston College caters for pupils aged 14 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wigston College?
Wigston College is in Wigston, LE18 2DS, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigston College have a sixth form?
Yes, Wigston College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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