The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Head
- Mr Philip B Barlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Primary · 699m away
The Elton High School
Secondary · 834m away
Lowercroft Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Elton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Mill School - Bury
Independent · 1.1km away
Forestwood School
Independent · 1.1km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chantlers Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chantlers Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chantlers Primary School?
Chantlers Primary School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chantlers Primary School take?
Chantlers Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chantlers Primary School?
Chantlers Primary School is in Bury, BL8 2SF, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chantlers Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chantlers Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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