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Chantlers Primary School
Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.9 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
305
Capacity
310
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in delivering high-quality education, demonstrated by an impressive 97% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% of parents recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 6%, the overall performance and positive environment make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 97% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
Asian Pakistani8.5%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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53.59282, -2.32720 · BL8 2SF
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN105291
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.chantlersprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chantlers Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chantlers Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Chantlers Primary School a good school?
Chantlers Primary School scores 98.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chantlers Primary School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chantlers Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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