Nicol Mere School Catchment Area
Nicol Mere School is a community primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 420 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
420
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Nicol Mere School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Nicol Mere School is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Nicol Mere School — School Information
- Full address
- Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DF
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106430
Other Primary Schools in Wigan
If Nicol Mere School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Garswood Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WN4 0SF
Rectory CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN4 0QF
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN5 7LS
Beech Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN6 7PT
Woodfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN1 2NT
Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN5 0EF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nicol Mere School
Is Nicol Mere School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Nicol Mere School currently has 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Nicol Mere School? ▾
Admission to Nicol Mere School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Nicol Mere School cover? ▾
Nicol Mere School is a primary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Nicol Mere School? ▾
Nicol Mere School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.