Chantlers Primary School
Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chantlers Primary School is a primary school in Bury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 2nd of 32 primary schools in Bury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 28 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils at this vibrant, welcoming school believe in themselves. From the early years to Year 6, the school's values consistently underpin pupils' commendable conduct and attitudes to learning. Pupils flourish from the supportive, caring relationships that they have with staff. In addition, pupils encourage each other to succeed. They feel happy and safe. The school has extremely high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This is reflected in the exceptional quality of work that they produce. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve remarkably well and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school's motto, 'a world of possibilities', is borne out in the way that they immerse themselves in their learning with curiosity and wonder. Pupils are friendly, courteous and caring. There is an active and purposeful atmosphere across school. Pupils delight in the vast array of enrichment activities that the school provides. For example, pupils excitedly told inspectors about their activities in the school's outdoor learning area and their visits to a local market, museum and airport. Pupils enjoy a wide array of clubs, such as choir, poetry and football. They relish the opportunities to take part in regular local sports competitions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
305 pupils on roll, with places for 310
Schools near Chantlers Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Greenhill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Lowercroft Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Elton Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip B Barlow
- Phone
- 01617611074
- Address
- Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SF
- Local authority
- Bury
- URN
- 105291
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.