Cansfield High School vs Nicol Mere School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Nicol Mere School
Wigan
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Community school
Community school
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Wigan
Wigan
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
974
418
Capacity
1012
420
Occupancy
96%
100%
FSM %
28.9%
23.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2024
Nov 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
36.3%
-
KS2 Reading
-
97%
KS2 Maths
-
97%
KS2 Writing
-
97%