Christ Church CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bury. It ranks 6th of 32 primary schools in Bury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 18 January 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

214 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals8.4%

8.4%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.4%

8.4%, 13.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Christ Church CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Tottington Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Lowercroft Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Chantlers Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	97% met the expected standard
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Not published
Elton Community Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Kay James
Phone: 01204883415
Website: christchurch.bury.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AX
Local authority: Bury
URN: 144408

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.