Education
Abington High School (built 1952, former secondary modern, ages 10–14); Bushloe High School (ages 10–14, completely rebuilt September 2006); Guthlaxton College (built late 1950s, ages 14–18, former grammar school), with recently updated, grant-aided, sports facilities; and South Leicestershire College (formerly Wigston College) are all very near each other on Station Road. The schools' results are average for Leicestershire, but below average for the UK.
South Leicestershire College was rebuilt on Canal Street, South Wigston for 2010.
1461 (Wigston) Squadron of the Air Training Corps is located in Tigers Road, South Wigston, and recruits many members from the schools in Wigston.
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