Wigston Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DT
Headteacher · Mr Chris Conlon
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Key facts
Pupils1,286Capacity 1,560
OfstedGoodInspected 7 June 2022
TrustWigston Academies Trust
Free school meals25.1%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 7 June 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 places
Applications for September 2027 close 31 October 2026. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
Apply through Leicestershire council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School0.1 mi
- Wigston College0.1 mi
- Little Hill Primary0.2 mi
- Wigston Menphys Nursery School0.2 mi
- All Saints Church of England Primary School0.4 mi