Ashby School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,669 pupils
83% stayed in education · Attainment 8 48.1
Academy converter
Wigston College
- Pupils on roll
- 241of 929 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 0
- Ofsted
- School remains Good, 11 May 2022Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Guthlaxton College Wigston (URN 120256, until 1 November 2012).
What the data says
Wigston College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 130 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 46% went to university (Leicestershire 40%, England 37%), and 9% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Leicestershire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Wigston College | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 130 | 4,971 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 85% | 83% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 46% | 40% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 9% | 17% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 31% | 30% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 12% | 12% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Wigston College | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 265 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 131 | 2,711 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.13 | 32.88 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 49 | 37% | 23% |
| Sociology | 32 | 24% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 29 | 22% | 31% |
| Law | 29 | 22% | 4% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 15% | 13% |
| English Literature | 17 | 13% | 11% |
| Biology | 16 | 12% | 20% |
| Physics | 14 | 11% | 12% |
| History | 13 | 10% | 13% |
| Physical Education | 11 | 8% | 3% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 8% | 17% |
| Geography | 9 | 7% | 10% |
| Media Studies | 8 | 6% | 4% |
| English Language | 8 | 6% | 4% |
| Drama | 8 | 6% | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | 7 | 5% | 5% |
| Computer Science | 6 | 5% | 5% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| Italian | — | — | 0% |
| 3D Design | — | — | 1% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 52 | 40% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 15 | 11% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 14 | 11% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 10 | 8% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 9 | 7% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 6 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.