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Chesham Primary Academy
Bury·North West·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 4–11Co-edDoes not apply
Chesham Primary Academy is a primary academy in Bury, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 310 pupils on roll, 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.0%.
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Chesham Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
Chesham Primary Academy has 310 pupils on roll.
22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Chesham Primary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Chesham Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Chesham Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway)
1.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.