South Wigston High School
| Motto | Success for all |
|---|---|
| Established | 1938 |
| Headteacher | Mrs S Webb |
| Deputy Headteacher | Ms N Squires |
| Location |
St Thomas Road South Wigston Leicestershire United Kingdom 52°34′45″N 1°08′20″W / 52.5793°N 1.1389°WCoordinates: 52°34′45″N 1°08′20″W / 52.5793°N 1.1389°W |
| Students | Approx. 870 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Website |
southwigston |
South Wigston High School was founded in 1938 and is a school serving the local community of South Wigston.
Today the school is an 11 – 16 yrs Academy. The main feeder primary schools are Glen Hills, Fairfield and Parkland. The school also attracts students from many areas of the city of Leicester and the county of Leicestershire. The school is oversubscribed and is growing year on year.
South Wigston is known for its wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and for being a school that is inclusive and at the heart of the community. The school has extensive grounds and a purpose build sports centre opened by Gary Lineker.
Notable alumni include Sue Townsend (1946-1950), author; Louis Deacon (1991-1995), Rugby Player for Leicester Tigers and England; and Brett Deacon (1992-1996), Rugby Player for Leicester Tigers and England.
In 2016 BBC2 produced a documentary entitled, ‘The Secret Life of Sue Townsend Aged 68 ¾.’ Much of the documentary was filmed at the school and current students participated.