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Wigston Academy
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Wigston Academy
- Secondary
- Oadby and Wigston LE18 2DT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Staff care about their pupils鈥� education and well-being; pupils feel safe and say that they are happy at school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm and positive atmosphere around the school site; pupils concentrate well in their lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Most subject curriculums are well planned and sequenced, enabling pupils to build on prior knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils value the range of leadership responsibilities available to them, including being on the school council, being ambassadors and being sports leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum; they have built an ambitious curriculum addressing local needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: When rare incidents of poor behaviour or bullying happen, leaders act quickly to resolve these.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have introduced a 鈥榩assport for success鈥�; pupils value these rewards and are keen to accumulate them.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils value the wide range of activities available to them, such as sport, music, dance, yoga, and STEM club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school is open early to allow pupils to attend a free breakfast club.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate careers advice and guidance about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum as their peers; teachers make effective use of 'pupil profiles'.
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Wigston Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 1328 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are pleased to have you visit Wigston Academy, a member of the Wigston Academies Trust.
Before moving on to our Trust neighbour, Wigston College, for sixth form and the next stage of their education, the Academy serves an 11鈥�16 age group in Years 7鈥�11.
In our schools, we strive to establish a secure, supportive environment where both our kids and teachers are familiar with one another.
The Academy is a place where individual differences are valued and where we acknowledge that each person learns differently.
Our inclusive teaching style ensures that no student is left behind and that they all receive the support they require to advance and achieve progress.
Relationships with parents and students are equally important to this.
As the headteacher of Wigston Academy, I don't have a very complicated theory of what I think constitutes the finest schools, and my basic approach is to keep things as simple as possible.
My top interests are the following: exceptional exam results, flawless conduct, excellent instruction, and the broadest range of high-quality extracurricular opportunities for all students.
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Before moving on to our Trust neighbour, Wigston College, for sixth form and the next stage of their education, the Academy serves an 11鈥�16 age group in Years 7鈥�11.
In our schools, we strive to establish a secure, supportive environment where both our kids and teachers are familiar with one another.
The Academy is a place where individual differences are valued and where we acknowledge that each person learns differently.
Our inclusive teaching style ensures that no student is left behind and that they all receive the support they require to advance and achieve progress.
Relationships with parents and students are equally important to this.
As the headteacher of Wigston Academy, I don't have a very complicated theory of what I think constitutes the finest schools, and my basic approach is to keep things as simple as possible.
My top interests are the following: exceptional exam results, flawless conduct, excellent instruction, and the broadest range of high-quality extracurricular opportunities for all students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 48% | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 40.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 42.62% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.65 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.32% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 2 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 45.41% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 39.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 2.43 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wigston Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
