Guthlaxton College Wigston, based in Wigston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Guthlaxton College Wigston currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Keller |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 120256 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1561 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hill Primary Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary School Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Cheshire Drive , South Wigston LE18 4WA | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leicestershire College South Wigston Campus , Blaby Road LE18 4PH | - not rated | 262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A Church of England School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.