Wigston College, Wigston

In its own words: "I am delighted that you are considering Wigston College. We are proud of our track record of success that enables students to make the best choices for higher education or career progression."

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

Across Leicestershire, 90% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Leicestershire lodged 278 appeals against secondary school offers; 159 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (8.2% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Wigston College are Wigston Academy (0.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.4); South Wigston High School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 36.9); Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 38.7); and Lancaster Academy (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 32.1).

Wigston College is one of 2 schools run by Wigston Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 139 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 58% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 24% into work. 8% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Guthlaxton College (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 226 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Wigston College issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Wigston College are Little Hill Primary (0.3 miles), All Saints Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles), Fairfield Community Primary School (0.6 miles) and Parkland Primary School South Wigston (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.