Wigston College
Wigston College is a secondary located in Leicestershire, LE18 2DS. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 14 to 18. It currently has approximately 276 pupils on roll.
Wigston College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 14 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Leicestershire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 929
Number of Pupils: 276
Number of Boys: 110
Number of Girls: 166
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: N/A
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-10
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-03-29
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Wilson
Phone: 01162881611
Website: www.wigstoncollege.org
Location: Station Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wigston College
What is the Ofsted rating of Wigston College?
Wigston College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Wigston College admit?
Wigston College admits pupils from age 14 to 18.
Is Wigston College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Wigston College is a mixed school.
What type of school is Wigston College?
Wigston College is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Wigston College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Wigston College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Wigston College?
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