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South Wigston High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Lorna Chandler

corporate_fareLEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWigston, LE18 4TA

language Visit Website phone 1162782388

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

831

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Attainment 8

34.5

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Leicestershire

#3,047 of 3,216 nationally

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South Wigston High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wigston, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

South Wigston High School is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 783 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.5, placing the school #42 in Leicestershire and #3,047 of 3,216 nationally. 22.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

34.5

Grade 5+ E&M

22.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.8%

Entering EBacc27.20%

EBacc APS2.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.30%

EBacc APS3.07

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS2.97

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.34

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.41

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 April 2024

Inspection Report

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21 November 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2022

Inspection Report

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10 February 2022

Inspection Report

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23 March 2021

Inspection Report

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30 April 2019

Inspection Report

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13 December 2017

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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13 December 2016

Inspection Report

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18 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2024-04-16

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-12-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-12-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-05-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-12-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 783 pupils. During this period, there were 58 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	783	58	7.4%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	784	60	7.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	818	56	6.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	816	79	9.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	831	138	16.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	827	84	10.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	831	76	9.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	844	107	12.7%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	840	34	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	844	32	3.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	842	66	7.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	835	26	3.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	840	6	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	844	21	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	839	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	839	20	2.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	843	29	3.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	831	30	3.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	833	23	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	838	12	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	840	22	2.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	838	17	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	842	25	3.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	845	19	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	840	27	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	842	59	7.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

44.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

60.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree31%

disagree29%

strongly disagree28%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree6%

agree32%

disagree38%

strongly disagree22%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree9%

agree25%

disagree18%

strongly disagree34%

don't know3%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree4%

agree13%

disagree26%

strongly disagree48%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree43%

disagree22%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree29%

strongly disagree23%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree11%

agree40%

disagree34%

strongly disagree15%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree12%

agree63%

disagree8%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree46%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree8%

agree32%

disagree23%

strongly disagree29%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes38%

no62%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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