Wigston Academy
Wigston, LE18 2DT · Leicestershire · secondary school
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34th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 893 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 34% | 1.81 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.8 · 14 | 30% | 0.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.63 · 10 | 25% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.4 · 17 | 10% | 0.17 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wigston Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. In 2024/25, 32.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.63 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Show Orchestra, Street Dance Club, and Pride Club. Sports include Girls Rugby, Football, and Badminton. The school staged The Wizard of Oz and organised trips to the Curve and Leicester Riders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,286 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,560. 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 to close the gap shown in the Progress 8 score? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Wigston Academy
Overview
Wigston Academy is described as a "good school that serves its community well," having made "significant improvements" since its previous inspection. The report highlights a "calm and positive atmosphere" where staff have "high expectations" and pupils feel safe, happy, and supported in their learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have built an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well planned and sequenced," ensuring pupils are "well prepared for their adult lives."
- There are "positive relationships between staff and pupils," with staff demonstrating care for pupils’ "education and well-being."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported in lessons" and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders promote a "love of reading," with a "well-structured programme of support" helping pupils who have fallen behind to become "confident and fluent readers."
- The school offers a "wide range of activities," including sport, music, and leadership roles, which help pupils develop "confidence, resilience and a sense of responsibility."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that assessments are "well matched" to pupil needs and that teachers consistently check for and address "misconceptions," as implementation is currently "variable in some subjects."
- In some areas of the curriculum, teachers do not sufficiently encourage pupils to "discuss and debate" the subject matter.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders being "highly knowledgeable" and staff well-trained to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.4 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 39.4 |
| 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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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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