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Wigston, East Midlands
Wigston College is a secondary academy in Wigston, East Midlands.
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Wigston College is a secondary academy in Wigston, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Wigston College has an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 164 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.7%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving Wigston College, student destinations include 68% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.
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Students at Wigston College achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at Wigston College is 5.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Wigston College has 164 pupils on roll.
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
5% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Wigston College, 68% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Wigston College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Wigston College is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Wigston College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
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