South Wigston High School
Wigston, LE18 4TA · Leicestershire · secondary school
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43rd of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 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 — 0.9/10 against 626 of them, against 0.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.6 · 13 | 30% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.02 · 2 | 25% | 0.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.9 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Wigston High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Student Improvement Group and Theatre Trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 730 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 Student Improvement Group specifically support pupils who are behind in their studies? What specific actions has the school taken since the 2024 inspection to address the areas requiring improvement? How does the school plan to close the attainment gap with the national median?
What Ofsted said about South Wigston High School
Overview
The report states that the school has seen "many positive changes in recent months" and that "the school has improved since its previous inspection." However, it concludes that "there is more work to do" to sustain these improvements, noting that "inconsistencies in the quality of the provision" currently impact how effectively pupils learn.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate an "improved quality of education in many subjects" and recognise that "behaviour is better than it was previously."
- "Relationships between pupils and staff are also much more positive," with most pupils conducting themselves well and interacting respectfully.
- The curriculum is "well thought out in some subjects," with clear learning objectives and effective use of tasks to revisit previous content.
- Staff morale is high, with most staff feeling "well supported" and excited to work at the school.
- Strong community links help pupils become "responsible and active citizens," and most move on to suitable education or training.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum is "planned and delivered consistently well in every subject" to address current inconsistencies.
- Staff need better knowledge and skills to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access a "suitably ambitious curriculum."
- Strategies must be developed to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, who are "absent from school more often than their peers."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.0 |
| 2024/25 | 34.5 |
| 2025/26 | 36.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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