Nicol Mere School is a primary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Nicol Mere School currently has around 420 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Roman Road, Wigan, WN4 8DF |
| Website: | http://www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01942720871 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Stephanie Swift |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106430 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 420 |
| Number of Boys: | 229 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.10% | 387 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Downall Green Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R L Hughes Primary School Mayfield Street , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9QL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Council Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Brook Community Primary School Landgate Lane , Bryn WN4 0EP | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Hodnet Drive , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Martha H School Downall Green Road , WN4 0LZ | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School 64a Rectory Road , Ashton in Makerfield WN4 0QD | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.