Nicol Mere School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Roman Road Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 8DF |
| Phone | 01942720871 |
| Reference Number | 106430 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 420 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.62%
Girls: 42.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 3 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 4 | 42 | 18 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2010-06-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 114 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Downall Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0DL |
0.42 miles |
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R L Hughes Primary School
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9QL |
0.56 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Council Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9AZ |
0.7 miles |
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St Thomas CofE Primary School
Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8PQ |
0.77 miles |
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8SJ |
0.98 miles |
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Rectory CofE Primary School
Rectory Road, North Ashton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0QF |
1 miles |
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Willow Grove Primary School
Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF |
1.06 miles |
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Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0SF |
1.33 miles |
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Marus Bridge Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP |
1.7 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB |
1.98 miles |
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Winstanley Community Primary School
Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6JP |
1.98 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE |
2 miles |
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Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Piele Road, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JY |
2.16 miles |
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Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN |
2.17 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF |
2.19 miles |
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Golborne Community Primary School
Talbot Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3NN |
2.28 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Lyme Street, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0NL |
2.29 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE |
2.37 miles |
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN |
2.41 miles |
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Church Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3TH |
2.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cansfield High School
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP |
0.3 miles |
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Landgate School, Bryn
Landgate Lane, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0EP |
0.7 miles |
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Learn 4 Life School
64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD |
1 miles |
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF |
1.07 miles |
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The Byrchall High School
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ |
1.14 miles |
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Hope School
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SP |
1.67 miles |
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Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY |
1.79 miles |
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Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF |
2.5 miles |
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Golborne High School
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL |
2.59 miles |
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Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL |
2.59 miles |
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Hope Academy
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ |
2.59 miles |
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Outwood Academy Haydock
Clipsley Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG |
2.62 miles |
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Nugent House School
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT |
2.77 miles |
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Winstanley College
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF |
3.03 miles |
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Willow Bank School
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8DE |
3.41 miles |
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Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS |
3.41 miles |
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ |
3.45 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
3.5 miles |
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Progress Schools Wigan
Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
3.58 miles |
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD |
3.62 miles |