SchoolScoresWigston College
Academy · Secondary, ages 16 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS
0116 288 1611 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 March 2017.
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 |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
131 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 39% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.1 | 32.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
22 subjects, 309 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 49 | 0% | 8% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 35 | 6% | 37% | 40% |
| Sociology | 33 | 6% | 33% | 20% |
| Law | 29 | 0% | 10% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 21 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Biology | 17 | 6% | 18% | 27% |
| English Literature | 17 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 15 | 7% | 13% | 31% |
| History | 13 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 11 | 0% | 9% | 17% |
| Geography | 9 | 11% | 22% | 23% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 0% | 13% | 19% |
| English Language | 8 | 0% | 13% | 13% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 8 | 25% | 63% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 13% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 14% | 24% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (3d Studies), Art and Design (Fine Art), Spanish, French, Italian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
130 students in this year group.
85% — 2 points above the Leicestershire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 31% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
129 students in this year group.
77% — 16 points above the Leicestershire average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 61% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.4 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.4% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 15% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Wigston. Higher than 0% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wigston Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Wigston High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lancaster Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gartree High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beauchamp College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leicester High School for Girls 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- Countesthorpe Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Crispin's School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wigston College's Ofsted rating?
Wigston College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138894.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.