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Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Oadby and Wigston, LE18 4TAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,483
of 13,686 nationally

About Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Parkland Primary School South Wigston is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is a school in high demand. With 548 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, it is nearly full, and the oversubscription figures tell a clear story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 105 applications for just 60 places, with all 60 first-preference offers taken up. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.75, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage — 33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as it reflects the challenges the school is working with. It is a non-denominational school with no religious character, and it offers nursery provision for three-year-olds, making it a natural choice for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Thomas Road, Wigston, Oadby and Wigston, LE18 4TA
HeadteacherAndrew Hayes
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils548
Free School Meals (FSM)33.6%
School Capacity548 / 600 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Parkland Primary School South Wigston has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.