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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Goodgraded 07/06/2022Ages 4–19252 pupilsDoes not apply
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Leics, within the Leicestershire local authority. The school has around 252 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/06/2022, Wigston Birkett House Community Special School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Leics can view Wigston Birkett House Community Special School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/06/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.3%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence34.6%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher9.8England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.2%England avg 26.3%
English not first language13.6%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Leics
All schools in Leics →Wigston AcademyGood · 0.1 miWigston CollegeGood · 0.1 miLittle Hill PrimaryGood · 0.2 miWigston Menphys Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 miAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miWater Leys Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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