Chesham Primary School, based in Bury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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 School currently has around 303 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 21.1% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.8%.

School Information

Address: Talbot Grove, Bury, BL9 6PH
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bury
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James Howard
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105293

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 303
Number of Boys: 151
Number of Girls: 152

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.8% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.1)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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 2,407 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chesham Primary School
Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chesham Primary Academy
Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH
1out of 4 12 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School, Bury
Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE
- not rated 831 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

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT
3out of 4 2,041 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Broad Oak Sports College
Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT
- not rated 2,041 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School
Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ
- not rated 2,739 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 2,747 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bury Church of England High School
Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS
2out of 4 3,005 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bury College
Market Street , BL9 0BG
- not rated 2,334 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB
- not rated 2,988 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Potters House School
4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD
- not rated 442 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 1,767 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School
Deal Street , BL9 7PZ
- not rated 1,767 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milltown House
6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG
- not rated 2,319 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.