South Wigston High School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Wigston High School.

Wigston, LE184TA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
31.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 42.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Thomas Road
Wigston, LE184TA
Phone
1162782388
Website
southwigston.leics.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137931
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
Website
www.southwigston.leics.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
860 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
816
Free School Meals
30.1% (246 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
136
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
816 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition, Determination and Respect"

Ambition Determination Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Sara Fletcher, Principal, welcomes students and emphasises South Wigston High School's commitment to high-quality, inclusive, and ambitious education with character development at the core.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Subjects: English Mathematics Science Art Computing / IT & Computing Design Technology Drama / Performing Arts Geography History Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Morals & Ethics Music PE Personal Development

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are managed by Leicestershire County Council; online applications; 175 places in Year 7; online process begins 1 September; closing date 31 October; places notified early March.

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