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Nicol Mere School
Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8DF, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.6 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 97% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Additionally, a LocaleIQ score of 99.6 indicates it is better than 100% of schools in the area. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, although details on other aspects of school life are limited.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 97% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 33% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other1.9%
White Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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53.49783, -2.64328 · WN4 8DF
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106430
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nicol Mere School rated by Ofsted?
Nicol Mere School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Nicol Mere School a good school?
Nicol Mere School scores 99.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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