Located in Bury, Chesham Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chesham Primary Academy currently has around 310 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51%). pakistani pupils make up about 30%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Talbot Grove, Bury, BL9 6PH |
| Website: | https://cha.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01617644927 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kirsty Whiting |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150754 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 310 |
| Number of Boys: | 156 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.00% | 158 |
| Pakistani | 30.00% | 93 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 10 |
| African | 2.90% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Primary Academy Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Primary School Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | - not rated | 12 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Bury Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | - not rated | 842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | - not rated | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD | - not rated | 449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.