Special schoolData as of May 2026

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Station Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2DT

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Pupils

252

Ages

4-19

FSM

29.3%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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

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 (%)

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

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About Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is a secondary school in Leics, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 252 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wigston Birkett House Community Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — Good
Nov 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
May 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

What is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School's Ofsted rating?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Wigston Birkett House Community Special School's latest exam results?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School located?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is a secondary school in Leics, Leicestershire (LE18 2DT).

How many pupils attend Wigston Birkett House Community Special School?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School has around 252 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Wigston Birkett House Community Special School with other schools?

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