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
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.
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.
Useful links
- PARENT BULLETIN (download)
- Academy (other)
- About Us (other)
- Enrichment (other)
- Links (other)
- Parents (other)
- Students (other)
- WMAT (other)
- Production Tickets (other)
- College (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wigston College (63.7)
- Guthlaxton College Wigston (45.2)
- South Wigston High School (38.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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