Wigston College
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wigston College is a secondary school in Wigston for ages 16 to 18. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2017, report published 29 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2022
Students come first in this happy and caring community. Students feel well looked after by staff who know them well. Students know that staff are there when they need them. Staff have high expectations of every student. Staff know about students' aspirations for the future. They know their strengths and the things that might get in their way. Staff work with students and their families to make sure that students aim high. They provide high levels of support for every student. Staff help students to find solutions for themselves. The curriculum is ambitious so that students have strong foundations for future success. Students learn in a calm and orderly environment. There is space and time for them to think about and discuss their learning. Discrimination is not acceptable in this respectful community. Neither is bullying. If these were to occur, students are confident that staff would act swiftly to resolve any issues. Students benefit from a wide variety of experiences that develop their confidence and resilience. The college prepares them to make a meaningful contribution to society, now and in the future. Students vote for their student presidents. They join committees and organise charity events to support the college and the wider community. Students benefit from a range of enriching activities. For example, they learn about first aid, birdwatching, crochet, Italian and photography.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not always identify students' misunderstandings. They sometimes move students' learning on before they are ready. Leaders should ensure that all teachers check that students understand before moving on to new content.
Exam results
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
131 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 929
Schools near Wigston College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| South Wigston High School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.5 |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 37.8 |
| Lancaster Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 16 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ailie Pollon
- Phone
- 01162881611
- Address
- Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 138894
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.