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Parkland Primary School South Wigston Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Parkland Primary School South Wigston is a academy converter primary school in Wigston, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 548 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

548

Pupils

600

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Parkland Primary School South Wigston Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parkland Primary School South Wigston sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Parkland Primary School South Wigston — School Information

Full address
St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
33.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138348

Other Primary Schools in Wigston

If Parkland Primary School South Wigston is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Is Parkland Primary School South Wigston oversubscribed?

Parkland Primary School South Wigston is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parkland Primary School South Wigston?

Admission to Parkland Primary School South Wigston is managed by Leicestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Parkland Primary School South Wigston cover?

Parkland Primary School South Wigston is a primary school in Wigston, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parkland Primary School South Wigston?

Parkland Primary School South Wigston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.