Wigston Academy

URN: 137984 • Wigston LE18 2DT

Overview

Name
Wigston Academy
URN
137984
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Wilson (since 2025)
Telephone
01162881228
Website
Visit
Address
Station Road, Wigston LE18 2DT

Summary

Wigston Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Wigston, Leicestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,314 pupils and a capacity of 1,560. As an academy converter, the school operates with a focus on delivering high educational standards and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to raising aspirations and ensuring that all students have access to quality teaching and a broad curriculum.

The academy offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, which complement its academic programmes and contribute to a well-rounded education. According to the 2022 Ofsted report, pupils at Wigston Academy enjoy their lessons and take pride in their work, reflecting a positive school culture and strong community ethos.

Wigston Academy actively promotes inclusivity and support for all students, with 23.7% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to serving a diverse demographic. The school’s leadership emphasises a welcoming atmosphere, aiming to create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.wigstonacademy.org.

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Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1560
Pupils
1314
Boys
674
Girls
640
FSM %
23.70
Open date
2012-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1314 674 640 1560 23.70
2024-09-11 1328 686 642 1560 22.10
2023-09-11 1331 692 639 1560 19.60
2022-09-11 1331 692 639 1560 19.60
2021-09-11 1325 700 625 1560 17.20
2020-09-11 1312 690 622 1560 13.80

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