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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Station Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2DT

Academy special converter · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

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

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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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

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
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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
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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Nearby secondary schools

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Wigston Academy
0.17 km away · Academy converter
Good
Wigston College
0.18 km away · Academy converter
Good
South Wigston High School
1.41 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
2.02 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Lancaster Academy
2.8 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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