Best Schools in Wigston
25 schools in Wigston
Key Facts
- Wigston has a total of 25 schools, with 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 66.7% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Wigston have 59.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 2,652 pupils across 10 schools.
- Secondary schools in Wigston have a Progress 8 score of -0.78, an Attainment 8 score of 37.13, and 23.9% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, lagging behind national averages.
- In Wigston, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.18 and spending per pupil of £6,489, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.29 and spending per pupil of £7,670.
Top Nurseries in Wigston
12 nurseries in Wigston
Top Primary Schools in Wigston
10 primary schools in Wigston
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston, LE18 3QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.0%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio22.9
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Ofsted
Good
Wigston, LE18 4TA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.4%
Pupils548
P/T Ratio21.9
The Meadow Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigston, LE18 3QZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence6.0%
Pupils390
P/T Ratio22.0
Top Secondary Schools in Wigston
3 secondary schools in Wigston
Frequently Asked Questions
Wigston has 25 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 12 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigston | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.78 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,335 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.