Wigston CollegeStation Road , Wigston

Wigston College, based in Wigston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.

Wigston College currently has around 265 pupils on roll, which is about 29% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 38.1% boys and 61.9% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .