Nicol Mere School
Community primary school in Wigan (Wigan).
Location
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Inspiring Young Minds, Shaping Bright Futures We nurture a love for learning, guiding every child to achieve their full potential in a vibrant and supportive community. Nicol Mere Primary School has been awarded an 'OUTSTANDING' rating! About Nicol Mere Primary School Term Dates Learning is the passport to life
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- 01942 720871
- Football
- Self Defence
- Choir
- Performing Arts Dance
- Sewing
- Computing
- Science
- Multi-Sports
- Chess
- About
- Personal Development
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 106430
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Makerfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Thomas Boardman Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sally Gratton Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Mugan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adrian Hardy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Christine Slonker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Co Headteacher Emma Hunter | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Kelly Woods | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tom Boardman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nadim Dajani | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Scollon | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Ainscough | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gillian Magee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Robin Wood | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Stephanie Swift | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2041 |
| Mrs Sally Gratton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Natalie Parkinson Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Bullen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Kath Hesketh Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record