Wigston College
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Wigston College is a converter academy in Wigston for boys and girls aged 16 to 18. It has 241 pupils and room for 929. About 0 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 72 out of 100. That puts it above schools like it, ahead of 71% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2022.
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS0116 288 1611wigstoncollege.orgMrs Ailie Pollon headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
A shorter visit on 11 May 2022 found nothing to change the school's grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall. A shorter follow-up visit found nothing to change that. The last full inspection was before September 2019, which is as far back as Ofsted's public records go, so we can't show its date or the grades for each area.
This inspection is more than 4 years old. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of one grade.
Results
GCSE results, summer 2025
0 pupils sat their GCSEs. Here is how they did against every state secondary in England.
All GCSE measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2017 | 2016 | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of Year 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 271 | – | – |
| Average GCSE scoreAttainment 8 | – | – | – | 40.4 | 46.6 | 46.7 | 46.8 |
| Progress from age 11Progress 8 | – | – | – | +0.01 | +0.10 | – | – |
| Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5+ in English and maths | – | – | – | 36% | – | 47% | 46% |
| Standard pass in English and mathsGrade 4+ in English and maths | – | – | – | 58% | – | 67% | 66% |
| Taking the core subjectsEBacc entry | – | – | – | 22% | 27% | 42% | 41% |
| Average GCSE score: low-income pupilsAttainment 8, disadvantaged | – | – | – | 26.6 | 37.7 | – | – |
| Average GCSE score: other pupilsAttainment 8, non-disadvantaged | – | – | – | 43.9 | 49.5 | – | – |
| Average GCSE score: pupils who started behindAttainment 8, low prior attainers | – | – | – | 24.7 | 32.4 | – | – |
| Average GCSE score: pupils who started aheadAttainment 8, high prior attainers | – | – | – | 62.6 | 66.0 | – | – |
A level and sixth-form results, 2025
149 students finished sixth-form courses.
All sixth-form measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 149 | 143 | 133 | 135 | 204 | 206 |
| Average A level points per entryA level APS per entry | 30.13 | 27.87 | 28.22 | 32.86 | 27.96 | 22.48 |
| Average A level grade | C | C- | C- | C+ | C- | D+ |
| Best three A levelsBest 3 A levels APS | 32.68 | 29.14 | 30.52 | 33.82 | 29.03 | 23.83 |
| AAB or better in subjects universities likeAAB+ in two facilitating subjects | 10% | 2% | 4% | 7% | 6% | 3% |
| A level progressA level value added | +0.05 | -0.08 | – | – | -0.12 | -0.20 |
| Applied general courses: points per entry | 29.43 | 29.46 | 25.79 | 26.24 | – | – |
| T levels: points per entry | 40.00 | – | 35.86 | – | – | – |
| Stayed and finishedRetained and assessed | 92% | 97% | 92% | 98% | 99% | 96% |
A level subjects
17 A level subjects had results in 2025. Each figure is the share of students who got an A* to B, next to the average for state sixth forms in England. When only a handful of students take a subject, its figures jump around from year to year.
Every A level subject against England, 2025
A levels only. BTECs, T levels and other courses are in the table above. Subjects with fewer than five students aren't published.
Getting a place
Open to all. There is no entrance test.
1,077 places were empty (74% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 62% since 2013/14, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Leicestershire council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Autistic spectrum disorder (6), emotional and mental health (4), Specific learning difficulty (3), Hearing impairment (1), language and communications needs (1), Vision impairment (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 265 | 276 | 268 | 271 | 230 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 10% | 14% | 12% | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 21% | 17% | 12% | 9% | 8% | 5% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 4% | 7% | 6% | 1% | 3% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2016/17 pupils were in school 94.7% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.7%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2016/17 | 2015/16 | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 14.3% | 13.1% | 13.3% |
What pupils do next
After GCSEs
Where the 210 pupils who left in 2016/17 were a year later.
Among pupils from low-income families it was 95%, compared with 95% for everyone else.
Earlier years
| Destination | 2016/17 leavers | 2015/16 leavers | 2014/15 leavers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still in education, work or training | 95% | 92% | 91% |
| Education | 86% | 82% | 87% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 5% |
| Not in education, work or training | 4% | 7% | 8% |
After sixth form
Where the 130 pupils who left in 2022/23 were a year later.
Among pupils from low-income families it was 71%, compared with 85% for everyone else.
Where the ones heading for university went
Among students from low-income families, 88% went on to degree-level study or training and 6% to a top-third university.
Earlier years
| Destination | 2022/23 leavers | 2021/22 leavers | 2020/21 leavers | 2019/20 leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still in education, work or training | 85% | 91% | 82% | – |
| Education | 49% | 71% | 53% | – |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 9% | 1% |
| Work | 31% | 17% | 20% | – |
| Not in education, work or training | 12% | 8% | 9% | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other secondary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest secondary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Academy | Academy | 190 m | 1,286 | Good 2022 | 21 | Compare |
| South Wigston High School | Academy | 0.8 miles | 730 | Requires improvement 2024 | 3 | Compare |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School | Academy | 1.2 miles | 979 | Report card 2026 | 17 | Compare |
| Lancaster Academy | Academy | 1.7 miles | 883 | Good 2024 | 21 | Compare |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | Academy | 1.8 miles | 1,115 | No overall grade 2025 | 85 | Compare |
| Gartree High School | Academy | 2.0 miles | 924 | No overall grade 2025 | 82 | Compare |
| Beauchamp College | Academy | 2.0 miles | 2,309 | Good 2022 | 78 | Compare |
| Countesthorpe Academy | Academy | 2.4 miles | 1,149 | No overall grade 2024 | 10 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Wigston College with the 44 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 44 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
Nearby schools with a similar mix of pupils that score higher
Of those 44 schools, these are within 25 km and score at least five points more than Wigston College, nearest first. A school with the same kind of pupils and a higher score is the fairest sign that it gets more out of them.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5.1 miles | 1,143 | Good 2023 | 78 | Compare |
| Avanti Fields School | Free school | 5.2 miles | 1,236 | Good 2023 | 77 | Compare |
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 72 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 72% of secondary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 52 to 84. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 17% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.05 | Ofsted grade, 4.3 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.29 | 2024/25; 241 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What pupils do next | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Wigston College a good school?
Yes, going by the figures. Wigston College scores 72 out of 100. That is above schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 71% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 52 to 84, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Wigston College's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Wigston College good at its last full inspection on 11 May 2022. That was more than four years ago. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of a single grade.
How many pupils does Wigston College have?
241 pupils aged 16 to 18 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 929 places, so it is 26% full.
Is Wigston College oversubscribed?
Probably not. 1,077 places were empty in 2016/17 (74% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Wigston College?
Pupils were in school 94.7% of the time in 2016/17. Similar schools in England managed 94.7%. 14% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Wigston College?
The average class had 11.6 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 22.8. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Wigston College have a sixth form?
Yes. The average A level grade in 2025 was C. 17 A level subjects had results in 2025; the full list is in the results section.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS
- Telephone
- 0116 288 1611
- Website
- www.wigstoncollege.org
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ailie Pollon
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Secondary school, ages 16-18, with sixth form
- Gender
- Mixed
- Multi-academy trust
- Wigston Academies Trust (2 schools)
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Ward
- Wigston All Saints
- Constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 November 2012 (academy converter)
- URN
- 138894 · LAESTAB 8554033 · UKPRN 10039351
- Formerly
- Guthlaxton College Wigston
Recent changes
- New KS4 results for 2024/25
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- GCSE results: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25 final.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2016/17 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- A level subjects: DfE A level and other 16 to 18 results, subject entries and grades, 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.