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Wigston College

Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS

Academy converter · Ages 14–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Average A-level points per entry: 30.1 (2024/25). On this scale A*=60, A=50, B=40, C=30, D=20 and E=10; this is not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available46.4
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.13
A*-A Grades
16.8%
A*-B Grades
39.2%
AAB+ %
9.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 149 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
0.18 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Wigston Academy
0.19 km away · Academy converter
Good
South Wigston High School
1.29 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
1.85 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Lancaster Academy
2.66 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Wigston College

Wigston College is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 30.1. The school has around 265 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wigston College

What is Wigston College's Ofsted rating?
Wigston College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Wigston College's latest exam results?
Wigston College: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 30.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wigston College located?
Wigston College is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18 2DS).
How many pupils attend Wigston College?
Wigston College has around 265 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wigston College with other schools?
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