Countesthorpe Academy vs South Wigston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
South Wigston High School
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands | South Wigston High School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 329 | #296 of 329 |
| National rank | #2607 of 4,090 | #3632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,149 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 34.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.9% | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.6% | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Countesthorpe | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clcc.college | www.southwigston.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Countesthorpe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 18.8).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 730.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Countesthorpe Academy better than South Wigston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Countesthorpe Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Countesthorpe Academy and South Wigston High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Countesthorpe and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. South Wigston High School: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countesthorpe Academy and South Wigston High School rank in East Midlands?
Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 and South Wigston High School is 296th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).