Wigmore School
URN: 136405 • Leominster HR6 9UW
Overview
- Name
- Wigmore School
- URN
- 136405
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WIGMORE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Patterson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01568770323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ford Street, Leominster HR6 9UW
Summary
Wigmore School, located in Leominster, Herefordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 463 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 450. The school is part of the Wigmore Academy Trust, which includes a nursery and primary school, promoting an all-through education model from ages 3 to 16. The school has a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, as evidenced by its outstanding ratings in behaviour and personal development from Ofsted.
The curriculum at Wigmore School is designed to be stimulating and supportive, contributing to consistent pupil progress and achievement. The school emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between teachers and students, creating a welcoming atmosphere devoid of disruptive behaviour. Extracurricular activities, including trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, further enrich the educational experience, encouraging personal growth and memorable experiences.
Wigmore School is recognized for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing schools in the region. The school aims to provide a holistic education that not only focuses on academic success but also on the overall well-being of its pupils, preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Wigmore School is designed to be stimulating and supportive, contributing to consistent pupil progress and achievement. The school emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between teachers and students, creating a welcoming atmosphere devoid of disruptive behaviour. Extracurricular activities, including trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, further enrich the educational experience, encouraging personal growth and memorable experiences.
Wigmore School is recognized for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing schools in the region. The school aims to provide a holistic education that not only focuses on academic success but also on the overall well-being of its pupils, preparing them for future challenges.
Useful links
- Academy Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Half Term (calendar)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Earl Mortimer College (57.0)
- Wigmore High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WIGMORE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 463
- Boys
- 241
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 15.80
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 463 | 241 | 222 | 450 | 15.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 449 | 243 | 206 | 450 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 449 | 253 | 196 | 630 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 449 | 253 | 196 | 630 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 447 | 241 | 206 | 450 | 9.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 448 | 241 | 207 | 450 | 5.40 |
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