Wigston Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DT |
| Phone | 01162881228 |
| Reference Number | 137984 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1328 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 144 | 139 | 283 |
| 8 | 137 | 120 | 257 |
| 9 | 147 | 127 | 274 |
| 10 | 127 | 121 | 248 |
| 11 | 131 | 135 | 266 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.4% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| Indian | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| African | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-08-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Bushloe High School | ||
| 2014-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2014-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.63 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Little Hill Primary
Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ |
0.19 miles |
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road, Wigston, LE18 2FR |
0.23 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH |
0.41 miles |
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Fairfield Community Primary School
Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA |
0.68 miles |
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Water Leys Primary School
Guilford Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG |
0.8 miles |
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The Meadow Community Primary School
Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ |
0.86 miles |
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Parkland Primary School South Wigston
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA |
0.86 miles |
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Bideford Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2QU |
0.94 miles |
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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL |
1.1 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY |
1.18 miles |
|
Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RD |
1.22 miles |
|
Rolleston Primary School
Hillsborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9PT |
1.34 miles |
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Overdale Infant School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA |
1.43 miles |
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Overdale Junior School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA |
1.5 miles |
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Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS |
1.53 miles |
|
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9AH |
1.58 miles |
|
Marriott Primary School
Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE |
1.64 miles |
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Brocks Hill Primary School
Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5WP |
1.72 miles |
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Montrose School
Wigston Lane, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8TN |
1.85 miles |
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Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE |
1.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Station Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2DT |
0.11 miles |
|
Wigston College
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS |
0.12 miles |
|
South Wigston High School
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA |
0.92 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA |
1.2 miles |
|
Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU |
1.65 miles |
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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU |
1.76 miles |
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Gartree High School
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ |
1.84 miles |
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Foxfields Academy
Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE |
1.87 miles |
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Beauchamp College
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP |
1.9 miles |
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Millgate School
18a Scott Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6DW |
2.01 miles |
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Leicester High School for Girls
|
2.06 miles |
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Countesthorpe Academy
Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR |
2.53 miles |
|
WQE and Regent College Group
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ |
2.6 miles |
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St Crispin's School
4 St Mary's Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1XA |
2.69 miles |
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Manor High School
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU |
2.78 miles |
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Ellesmere College
40 Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2FD |
2.83 miles |
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Leicester College
Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW |
2.91 miles |
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Leicester Grammar School Trust
London Road, Leicester, LE8 9FL |
3.18 miles |
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The Children's Hospital School
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW |
3.26 miles |
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Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
3.27 miles |