South Wigston High School, Wigston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
36.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
34
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
730 pupils
860 capacity
130 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wigston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigston
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.25536%
Overall absence
33.05187%
Persistent absence
829
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
South Wigston High School
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Rolleston Primary School
Fairfield Community Primary School
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Little Hill Primary
Water Leys Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Glen Hills Primary School
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