The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Swift (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCansfield High School
Secondary · 482m away
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 681m away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 893m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Landgate School, Bryn
Special school · 1.1km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Martha H School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nicol Mere School's Ofsted rating?
Nicol Mere School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nicol Mere School?
Nicol Mere School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nicol Mere School take?
Nicol Mere School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nicol Mere School?
Nicol Mere School is in Wigan, WN4 8DF, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nicol Mere School have a sixth form?
No, Nicol Mere School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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