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Chesham Primary Academy
Inadequategraded 01/03/2023Ages 4–11310 pupils
Chesham Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bury. The school has around 310 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 01/03/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Bury can view Chesham Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bury (BL9 6PH), Chesham Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 01/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake18.8%
Free school meals18.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language26.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence20.0%
England avg 14.3%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bury
All schools in Bury →St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 miSt John with St Mark CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miSpringside Primary School0.7 miCambian Chesham House School0.7 miHoyle Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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