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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 70.3, indicating it outperforms 70% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
Asian Pakistani5.9%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.60333, -2.33860 · BL8 3AX
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN144408
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.christchurch.bury.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School a good school?
Christ Church CofE Primary School scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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