Wigston Menphys Nursery School is a nursery school in Wigston, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wigston Menphys Nursery School currently has around 41 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.3% boys and 31.7% girls. Around 17.1% 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 school also includes resourced provision, supporting 48 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.7%).
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.
| Address: | Launceston Road, Wigston, LE18 2FR |
| Website: | http://www.menphyscentre.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162889977 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Laura Jeffs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142677 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 41 |
| Number of Boys: | 28 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| White British | 70.70% | 29 |
| Indian | 9.80% | 4 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | 3out of 4 | 0 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 | 98 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hill Primary School Launceston Road , LE18 2GZ | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Long Street , LE18 2AH | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Community Primary School Meadow Way , Wigston Magna LE18 3QZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Academy Station Road , LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guthlaxton College Wigston Station Road , LE18 2DS | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston College Station Road , LE18 2DS | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | 2out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Linwood School Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington High School Station Road , LE18 2DU | - not rated | 307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushloe High School Station Road , Wigston Magna LE18 2DT | - not rated | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gartree High School Oadby Ridge Way , Oadby LE2 5TQ | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 457 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 | 2,477 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 | 2,477 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 Launceston Road , LE18 2FZ | - not rated | 72 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road , LE2 6TL | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.