Schools in Wigston, East Midlands (2025)
13 schools · 5,133 students · 11 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 241.
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Ranked schools in Wigston
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 177Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, LeicestershireWigston · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 271Wigston CollegeWigston · Academy Secondary0% Free school meals · 241 students
- 370Glenmere Community Primary SchoolWigston · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 467The Meadow Community Primary SchoolWigston · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 555Thythorn Field Community Primary SchoolWigston · Academy Primary– · 165 students
- 647Little Hill PrimaryWigston · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 741Wigston AcademyWigston · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 1,286 students
- 839Fairfield Community Primary SchoolWigston · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 936Water Leys Primary SchoolWigston · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 1033Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolWigston · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
- 1124Parkland Primary School South WigstonWigston · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 549 students
- 1219South Wigston High SchoolWigston · Academy Secondary34.5 Attainment 8 · 730 students
- 1314All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolWigston · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Wigston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 2 | Wigston College Wigston · Secondary · Ages 16–18 | Academy | 71.2 Top 25% | 0% Free school meals | 241 |
| 3 | Glenmere Community Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 4 | The Meadow Community Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.5 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 5 | Thythorn Field Community Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | – | 165 |
| 6 | Little Hill Primary Wigston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 7 | Wigston Academy Wigston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.4 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 1,286 |
| 8 | Fairfield Community Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 9 | Water Leys Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 10 | Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 11 | Parkland Primary School South Wigston Wigston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 549 |
| 12 | South Wigston High School Wigston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 34.5 Attainment 8 | 730 |
| 13 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Wigston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wigston?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is the highest-ranked school in Wigston with a Success Index (England) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Wigston?
Wigston has 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) educating 5,133 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wigston?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wigston is 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.