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South Wigston High School
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South Wigston High School
- Secondary
- Oadby and Wigston LE18 4TA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from improved quality of education, yet inconsistencies remain.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils conduct themselves well and appreciate the positive changes.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are subject specialists.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers make consistent use of 'do now' tasks and some effective questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: Not all gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are identified before moving on.
Opportunities for Involvement: Weekly drop-ins offered to discuss issues.
Communication: Improved communication with parents, though some are still unhappy.
Parent Satisfaction: A minority of parents are unhappy about response to concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Minority of parents still not satisfied with school's responses.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School has improved since previous inspection but more work is needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school manages disruptions effectively and keeps pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Improved pupil-staff relationships but inconsistent personal development program.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from good-quality careers education and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most pupils move on to suitable education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some improvements but teachers need more skills to support SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum well thought out in some subjects, lacking clarity in others.
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About Us
South Wigston High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 816 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.1 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 20% | 48% | 29% |
| 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 | -0.68 | 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 | 36.7 | 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 | 20% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 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 | 18% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 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 | 94% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 30% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 21% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 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 | 88% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.32% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.28 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 24% 2 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 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 | 39% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 6 | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 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 | 85% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 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 | 26% | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 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 | 42% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 4 | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 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 | 95% | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 38.8 | 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 | 26% | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 53% | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 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 | 95% | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Wigston High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1