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Wigston Academy

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Wigston Academy

Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DT

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Pupils
1,314
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.7%
Attainment 8
42.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.3%
Basics 9-5
32.1%

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
25.4%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
10.7%
EBacc 9-4
17.9%
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About Wigston Academy

Wigston Academy is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. The school has around 1,314 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DT | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Sept 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wigston Academy

What is Wigston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wigston Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wigston Academy's latest exam results?
Wigston Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wigston Academy located?
Wigston Academy is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18 2DT).
How many pupils attend Wigston Academy?
Wigston Academy has around 1,314 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wigston Academy with other schools?
View Wigston Academy'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.