South Wigston High School
URN: 137931 • Wigston LE18 4TA
Overview
- Name
- South Wigston High School
- URN
- 137931
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara-Jayne Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162782388
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Thomas Road, Wigston LE18 4TA
Summary
South Wigston High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wigston, Leicestershire, serving students aged 11 to 16. As a member of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education that fosters both academic achievement and character development. With a current enrolment of 783 pupils and a capacity of 860, the school aims to create an environment where students can thrive and prepare for their future.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values the partnership with parents and carers as essential to student success. South Wigston High School is dedicated to nurturing students' abilities while encouraging them to become respectful and responsible individuals. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and supportive, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel.
In addition to academic offerings, South Wigston High School actively promotes a culture of character development, aiming to instil values that will benefit students in their personal and professional lives. The school is situated in a vibrant community, welcoming students from both local and surrounding areas, including Leicester City.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values the partnership with parents and carers as essential to student success. South Wigston High School is dedicated to nurturing students' abilities while encouraging them to become respectful and responsible individuals. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and supportive, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel.
In addition to academic offerings, South Wigston High School actively promotes a culture of character development, aiming to instil values that will benefit students in their personal and professional lives. The school is situated in a vibrant community, welcoming students from both local and surrounding areas, including Leicester City.
Useful links
- Trust News (other)
- Early Help (other)
- @SWHS_HighSchool (other)
- Performance Tables (other)
- Results (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Application Form (other)
- Learning without Limits Academy Trust (LwLAT) (other)
- CPD (other)
- Employee Package (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wigston College (63.7)
- Wigston Academy (60.0)
- Guthlaxton College Wigston (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 860
- Pupils
- 783
- Boys
- 401
- Girls
- 382
- FSM %
- 31.00
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 783 | 401 | 382 | 860 | 31.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 816 | 432 | 384 | 860 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 844 | 442 | 402 | 855 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 844 | 442 | 402 | 840 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 840 | 454 | 386 | 840 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 839 | 471 | 368 | 840 | 17.40 |
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