Best Primary Schools in Wigston
10 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigston, 10 primary schools (40.0% of 25) educate 2,652 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.18.
- Ofsted inspections in Wigston show 83.3% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 6 inspected.
- Wigston's primary schools have 21.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 17.3% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5%.
- Primary schools in Wigston spend £6,489 per pupil, with 59.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 15.0% experiencing persistent absence.
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
Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Wigston, LE18 3TD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.9%
Pupils80
P/T Ratio13.8
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Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston, LE18 4WA
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.2%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio22.6
Little Hill Primary
Ofsted
Good
Wigston, LE18 2GZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.0%
Pupils405
P/T Ratio23.8
Water Leys Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigston, LE18 1HG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence5.0%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio22.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 primary schools in Wigston, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigston | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,489 | £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.