Nicol Mere School vs R L Hughes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 894 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicol Mere School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
| Measure | Nicol Mere School Wigan, North West | R L Hughes Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 2,286 | #523 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1118 of 15,697 | #4396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 7% |
| 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.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk | www.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nicol Mere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 67.4).
- •Nicol Mere School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 78%).
- •Nicol Mere School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 7%).
- •R L Hughes Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 418.
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 Nicol Mere School better than R L Hughes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicol Mere School ranks higher (87.4 vs 67.4 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 Nicol Mere School and R L Hughes Primary School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicol Mere School: 418. R L Hughes Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicol Mere School and R L Hughes Primary School rank in North West?
Nicol Mere School is 144th of 2,286 and R L Hughes Primary School is 523rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).