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Wigston Academy

State school · Wigston, LE18 2DT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,314 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,314 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Michael Wilson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Meadow Community Primary School 19 %
Little Hill Primary 18 %
Water Leys Primary School 16 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
All Saints Church of England Primary School 10 %
Thythorn Field Community Primary School 7 %
Montrose School 4 %
Granby Primary School 3 %
Rolleston Primary School 3 %
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 3 %
Eyres Monsell Primary School 2 %
Parkland Primary School South Wigston 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.2%
LA avg.
47.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
76
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.76 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,314
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Station Road
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 2DT
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Telephone: 0116 288 1228

Email: admin@wigstonacademy.org

Website: http://www.wigstonacademy.org

Local authority: Leicestershire County Council

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School data & information Wigston Academy Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT
1,314 Pupil numbers
23.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
15 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
76 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.2%
LA avg.
47.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
38.40
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.63 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 3
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 261 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 261 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Wigston Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 14 and has 10 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.76 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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