Parkland Primary School South Wigston

URN: 138348 • Wigston LE18 4TA

Overview

Name
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
URN
138348
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Hayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01162782142
Website
Visit
Address
St Thomas Road, Wigston LE18 4TA

Summary

Parkland Primary School, located in South Wigston, Leicestershire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 548 pupils and a capacity of 630. As part of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust, the school benefits from collaborative practices with other institutions, enhancing the educational experience for its students. The school aims to provide every child with an outstanding education and high aspirations for their future.

The curriculum at Parkland Primary is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities and experiences tailored to meet the needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral support, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported in their learning journey. With a dedicated team of staff, Parkland strives to instil essential values and skills that prepare students for future success.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Parkland Primary's ethos, fostering partnerships between home and school. The school encourages parental involvement and values the support of families, aiming to create a nurturing environment that promotes lifelong learning.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Capacity
630
Pupils
548
Boys
291
Girls
257
FSM %
33.60
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 548 291 257 630 33.60
2024-09-11 567 289 278 630 30.50
2023-09-11 581 295 286 630 26.90
2022-09-11 581 295 286 630 26.90
2021-09-11 575 281 294 630 23.30
2020-09-11 559 273 286 519 19.90

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