South Wigston High School
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Wigston, LE18 4TA
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 6% in England
5 of 5 in Oadby and Wigston
Pupils
730
First preferences per place
0.87
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 35.0 | 34.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 24% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 20% | 25% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 | -1.02 | — |
41% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wigston College · 0.8 mi · No rating
- Wigston Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Lancaster Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Sir Jonathan North Girls' College · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 19% in England
- Countesthorpe Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 30% in England
The neighbourhood
South Wigston High School is in South Wigston (typical home £227,000, crime high).
What is South Wigston High School's Ofsted rating?
South Wigston High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does South Wigston High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, South Wigston High School is in the bottom 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.