South Wigston High School Catchment Area
South Wigston High School is a academy converter secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 783 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
783
Pupils
860
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
South Wigston High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, South Wigston High School 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.
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.
Find Leicestershire catchment area documents →South Wigston High School — School Information
- Full address
- St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137931
Other Secondary Schools in Wigston
If South Wigston High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigston are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — South Wigston High School
Is South Wigston High School oversubscribed? ▾
South Wigston High School is operating close to its capacity of 860 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for South Wigston High School? ▾
Admission to South Wigston High School 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 South Wigston High School cover? ▾
South Wigston High School is a secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Wigston High School? ▾
South Wigston High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.