Wigston Academy
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Wigston, LE18 2DT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
4 of 5 in Oadby and Wigston
Pupils
1,286
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 38.4 | 42.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 24% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 29% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.50 | -0.63 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wigston College · 0.1 mi · No rating
- South Wigston High School · 0.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 6% in England
- Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Lancaster Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Sir Jonathan North Girls' College · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 19% in England
- Gartree High School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 17% in England
The neighbourhood
Wigston Academy is in Wigston Harcourt & Little Hill (typical home £272,500, crime very low).
What is Wigston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wigston Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Wigston Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wigston Academy is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.