Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

About Wigston Birkett House Community Special School

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is an academy special converter in Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 252 pupils on roll. It is part of BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

252 / 236 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 June 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Station Road, Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT

Phone

01162885802

Headteacher

Chris White

Website

www.birketthouse.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is an academy special converter in Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Wigston Birkett House Community Special School have?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School has 252 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School's Ofsted rating?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).

How does Wigston Birkett House Community Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Wigston Birkett House Community Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is part of BIRKETT HOUSE SCHOOL.

Where is Wigston Birkett House Community Special School?

Wigston Birkett House Community Special School is located at Station Road, Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT.