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Chesham Primary Academy
Talbot Grove, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6PH, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
310
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 36% of schools. However, it currently holds an Inadequate rating from Ofsted, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Despite this, 84% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a degree of community support.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (67 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.0%
Asian Pakistani30.0%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Location
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53.60859, -2.28711 · BL9 6PH
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN150754
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Chesham Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chesham Primary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is Chesham Primary Academy a good school?
Chesham Primary Academy scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Chesham Primary Academy?
Based on 67 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chesham Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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