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South Wigston High School
Requires Improvementgraded 16/04/2024Ages 11–16783 pupilsFaithNone
South Wigston High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigston, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 783 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 16/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigston can view South Wigston High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 16/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 834.5
England avg 45.1 · was 35.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 24% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths41%
England avg 65% · was 42% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.98
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake36.0%
Free school meals36.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.4%
Attendance88.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigston
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