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Wigston College
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS, Leicestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
265
Capacity
929
Ages
14–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
29%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, as evidenced by 77% of pupils progressing to university. However, only 9% of those students are attending top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in guiding students toward higher-tier options. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for learners aged 14-18, though prospective parents may want to consider this aspect when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
Asian Indian9.1%
Black African4.2%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.58147, -1.11924 · LE18 2DS
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138894
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wigstoncollege.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wigston College rated by Ofsted?
Wigston College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2017.
Is Wigston College a good school?
Wigston College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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