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Wigston Academy
Goodgraded 07/06/2022Ages 11–161,314 pupilsFaithNone
Wigston Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigston, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 1,314 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/06/2022, Wigston Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 and 24% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigston can view Wigston Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 842.8
England avg 45.1 · was 38.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 24% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 53% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake25.1%
Free school meals25.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigston
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