South Wigston High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: South Wigston High School
Address: St Thomas Road
Town/City: Wigston
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE18 4TA
Telephone Number: 0116 278 2388
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Learning Without Limits Academy Trust
Sponsor: Learning Without Limits

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Sara-Jayne Fletcher
Capacity: 860
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 730 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36%

Location and administration

URN: 137931
DfE Number: 855/5402
UKPRN: 10036609
UPRN: 200002770903
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Oadby and Wigston (E07000135)
Constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (E14001266)
Electoral Ward: South Wigston (E05005536)

Easting & Northing: 458512E, 298283N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 34' 47.49" N 1° 8' 16.07" W
Plus Code: 9C4WHVH6+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Martine Boyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
  • Ms Sara-Jayne Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Hand - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 4 April 2023.
  • Mr Oliver Hayes - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Kathy Julian - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2030.
  • Ms Kim Kent - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Newcombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Asifa Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2030.
  • Ms Amy Sibley - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Ms Laura Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 August 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 August 2027.
  • Ms Rebecca Tungate - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Wigley - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 September 2029.