Wigston Academy Catchment Area
Wigston Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Wigston, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1314 pupils, and a capacity of 1560 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,314
Pupils
1,560
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Wigston Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wigston Academy 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 →Wigston Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DT
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137984
Other Secondary Schools in Wigston
If Wigston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigston are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wigston Academy
Is Wigston Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Wigston Academy has a capacity of 1560 places and currently has 1314 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Wigston Academy? ▾
Admission to Wigston Academy 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 Wigston Academy cover? ▾
Wigston Academy 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 Wigston Academy? ▾
Wigston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.