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
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.
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.
Useful links
- VIEW OUR OFSTED REPORT (download)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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