SchoolScoresParkland Primary School South Wigston
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
0116 278 2142 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wigston comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wigston | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigston. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wigston figures pool parents at the Wigston schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
52% — 11 points below the Leicestershire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 95 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.6% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wigston. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fairfield Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rolleston Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Hill Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eyres Monsell Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Water Leys Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glen Hills Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blaby Stokes CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Parkland Primary School South Wigston's Ofsted rating?
Parkland Primary School South Wigston was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Parkland Primary School South Wigston do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
74% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Parkland Primary School South Wigston to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Parkland Primary School South Wigston oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Parkland Primary School South Wigston as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138348.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.