Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School vs Nicol Mere School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Nicol Mere School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Nicol Mere School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #938 of 2,286 | #144 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7707 of 15,697 | #1118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brynsaintpeters.co.uk | www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nicol Mere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 51.2).
- •Nicol Mere School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 76%).
- •Nicol Mere School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 3%).
- •Nicol Mere School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 186.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School better than Nicol Mere School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicol Mere School ranks higher (87.4 vs 51.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School and Nicol Mere School?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School: 186. Nicol Mere School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School and Nicol Mere School rank in North West?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is 938th of 2,286 and Nicol Mere School is 144th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).