How many pupils does Wigston College have?

Wigston College has 265 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Wigston College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wigston College is part of WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Wigston College?

Wigston College is located at Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS.

Wigston College

Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Secondary

Phase

16–18

Ages

265

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wigston College

Wigston College is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 16–18. It has 265 pupils on roll. It is part of WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 16–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 265 / 929 (29%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.4%

Free school meals

21.2%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

3.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

61 students

9.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

77%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

16.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

4.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£53,740

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,769 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,525

Spend per pupil

£7,491

Income per pupil

68%

Spent on teaching staff

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, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Phone: 01162881611
Head Teacher: Ailie Pollon
Website: www.wigstoncollege.org

Academy Trust

WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wigston College?: Wigston College is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 16–18.
How many pupils does Wigston College have?: Wigston College has 265 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Wigston College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wigston College is part of WIGSTON ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Wigston College?: Wigston College is located at Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS.

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