Nicol Mere School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 23 km 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
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
418 students
| Measure | Nicol Mere School Wigan, North West | St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 2,286 | #1773 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1118 of 15,697 | #13170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk | www.stfrancisdesalesinfants.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nicol Mere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 25.1).
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 St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicol Mere School ranks higher (87.4 vs 25.1 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 St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicol Mere School: 418. St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicol Mere School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Nicol Mere School is 144th of 2,286 and St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School is 1773rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).