Is Parkland Primary School South Wigston a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 46th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Parkland Primary School South Wigston's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Parkland Primary School South Wigston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Parkland Primary School South Wigston?

Applications for Reception places at Parkland Primary School South Wigston starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA

Local ranking46th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

600

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 89

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 548
Boys: 286 (52%)
Girls: 263 (48%)
Capacity: 600 (92% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 33.6%
EAL: 15.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 10.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,031/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.2%
Asian Indian: 4.5%
White Other: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Black African: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Other: 1.6%

74.2%

White British

4.5%

Asian Indian

4.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01162782142

ahayes@dsatparkland.org

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St Thomas Road

Wigston, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138348
UKPRN: 10037580
Establishment No.: 2355
Trust: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD

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