Wigmore School
Leominster, HR6 9UW · Herefordshire, County of · secondary school
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8th of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 814 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 3.7/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.6 · 41 | 30% | 1.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.32 · 26 | 25% | 0.64 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.4 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wigmore School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.32 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and dance clubs, attend an after-school club, and take trips to farms, zoos, the beach, theatre, Croft Castle, and PGL Boreatton Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 467 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below the national benchmark? How are the named trips integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Wigmore School
Overview
Wigmore School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly" and "welcoming" with positive relationships underpinned by values like empathy and teamwork. Pupils achieve strong outcomes and engage well with an "ambitious curriculum," though some assessment practices and parent communication require refinement.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "successfully accessed by all pupils," enabling good progress and strong examination results.
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" and skilful questioning to ensure learning is secured, with pupils engaging positively in subjects like modern languages and English.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is now an "area of strength," featuring effective identification and adapted learning.
- The pastoral team provides "bespoke work" for mental health and responds effectively to the few incidents of bullying, while a strong careers programme ensures high post-16 success.
- Pupils contribute actively to the school community through roles such as prefects and 'reading buddies', and benefit from varied educational visits.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure summative assessment in key stage 3 is more focused on what pupils know and remember, removing unnecessary tasks that do not help move learning forward.
- Leaders should engage more effectively with parents to build a shared understanding of the school’s vision and address dissatisfaction with communication.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders carrying out necessary checks, providing regular staff training, and working closely with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.4 |
| 2025/26 | 46.4 |
| 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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