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Wigston Academy
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.5 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,314
Capacity
1,560
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 66% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher-grade achievements, as only 32% secure a grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment, though parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 25%.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
White Other5.6%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.58194, -1.11649 · LE18 2DT
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137984
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wigstonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wigston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wigston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Wigston Academy a good school?
Wigston Academy scores 36.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wigston Academy in GCSEs?
Wigston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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