Open State Primary Mixed

Nicol Mere School

Roman Road, Wigan, WN4 8DF
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Nicol Mere School
Wigan, WN4 8DF
420 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
25.20% FSM %
229 Boys
191 Girls
About Nicol Mere School

Nicol Mere School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Wigan, Wigan, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 420 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Stephanie Swift.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Makerfield
Ward Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072616
URN 106430
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sally Gratton Chair of Governors 10/01/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Ainscough Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Tom Boardman Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Bullen Governor 10/07/2024 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nadim Dajani Governor 16/01/2024 15/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Gratton Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kath Hesketh Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Magee Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Parkinson Governor 29/01/2025 28/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Elizabeth Scollon Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Elected by parents
Headteacher Stephanie Swift Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2041 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Wood Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Appointed by LA
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0.48 km • Wigan
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0.89 km • Wigan
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
1.13 km • Wigan
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Landgate School, Bryn
1.13 km • Wigan
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St Thomas CofE Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nicol Mere School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigan, Wigan.
Nicol Mere School has 420 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Nicol Mere School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Nicol Mere School is Mrs Stephanie Swift.
Nicol Mere School is at Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DF, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Nicol Mere School: Does not have a sixth form.
Nicol Mere School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Stephanie Swift
Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DF
01942720871
www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk
Location
WN4 8DF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106430
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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