252
Pupils · 2024/25
14%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityLeicestershire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Wigston Birkett House Community Special School · All-through · Leicestershire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
252
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
14%
FSM eligible
30%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Station Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2DT
Local authority
Leicestershire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 252 | 9.7 | 100% | 14% | 30% | 11% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 242 | 9.8 | 100% | 12% | 32% | 12% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 244 | 10.3 | 100% | 13% | 34% | 12% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 248 | 9.2 | 100% | 11% | 34% | 12% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 230 | 9.2 | 100% | 10% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 209 | 9.2 | 100% | 7% | 32% | 8% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 196 | 9.1 | 100% | 6% | 30% | 9% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 176 | 8.8 | 100% | 8% | 32% | 8% | 18% |
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