Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Wigston, LE18 4TA · Leicestershire · primary school
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157th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 2,024 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkland Primary School South Wigston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 549 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place to help raise attainment to the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Overview
Parkland Primary School South Wigston continues to be a good school, described as an "inclusive, nurturing school" where pupils feel well supported and safe. The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, fostering a positive environment where children enjoy their learning.
Strengths
- Early years staff encourage independence and language development, ensuring children are "well prepared for key stage 1."
- Reading is a priority with a "well sequenced" phonics programme; pupils identify sounds independently and enjoy reading.
- Mathematics lessons effectively develop pupils' "fluency and their reasoning and problem-solving skills."
- Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support, including "therapeutic approaches" for social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Staff feel "well supported" and access a wide range of training opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, curriculums do not "precisely identify the specific knowledge that pupils should learn," limiting the consistency of assessments.
- The school should ensure the curriculum sets out exactly what pupils should learn and when in these subjects, alongside a consistent approach to assessing knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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