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South Wigston High School

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South Wigston High School

St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA

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Pupils
783
Ages
11-16
FSM
31.0%
Attainment 8
34.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.0%
Basics 9-5
22.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.2%
EBacc APS
2.98
EBacc 9-5
6.8%
EBacc 9-4
11.1%
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About South Wigston High School

South Wigston High School is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.5. The school has around 783 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for South Wigston High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Dec 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Feb 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  6. Apr 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about South Wigston High School

What is South Wigston High School's Ofsted rating?
South Wigston High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are South Wigston High School's latest exam results?
South Wigston High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is South Wigston High School located?
South Wigston High School is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18 4TA).
How many pupils attend South Wigston High School?
South Wigston High School has around 783 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare South Wigston High School with other schools?
View South Wigston High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicestershire.