Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
URN: 138935 • Leics LE18 2DT
Overview
- Name
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
- URN
- 138935
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris White (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162885802
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Leics LE18 2DT
Summary
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is a co-educational academy special converter located in Leicestershire, catering to 252 pupils aged 4-19 with a range of learning needs, including severe and complex difficulties. The school operates across five sites, allowing for a tailored educational experience that meets individual student requirements. The main site in Wigston primarily serves younger students, while older pupils benefit from specialized environments designed to support their sensory and learning needs.
The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and local mainstream schools, fostering an inclusive approach that enables students to learn alongside their peers. Partnerships with local primary schools, such as Little Hill and Thistly Meadow, facilitate social integration and shared learning experiences. Additionally, the Centre at Thomas Estley Community College and the Senior Department at Countesthorpe Academy provide further opportunities for students to prepare for life beyond school.
Birkett House is committed to a comprehensive careers education programme that integrates self-development, career exploration, and management skills into the curriculum. This approach aims to equip all students with the tools necessary for successful transitions into adulthood and future employment.
The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and local mainstream schools, fostering an inclusive approach that enables students to learn alongside their peers. Partnerships with local primary schools, such as Little Hill and Thistly Meadow, facilitate social integration and shared learning experiences. Additionally, the Centre at Thomas Estley Community College and the Senior Department at Countesthorpe Academy provide further opportunities for students to prepare for life beyond school.
Birkett House is committed to a comprehensive careers education programme that integrates self-development, career exploration, and management skills into the curriculum. This approach aims to equip all students with the tools necessary for successful transitions into adulthood and future employment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Meadow View Farm School (77.5)
- Homefield College (75.2)
- Lodge Farm Education (68.8)
- Twycross House School (68.3)
- Maplewell Hall School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 252
- Boys
- 187
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 29.30
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 252 | 187 | 65 | 236 | 29.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 242 | 181 | 61 | 236 | 30.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 177 | 71 | 236 | 31.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 177 | 71 | 236 | 31.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 230 | 159 | 71 | 236 | 31.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 226 | 153 | 73 | 236 | 30.20 |
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