Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bury, BL8 3AX · Bury · primary school
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6th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Summer Games Sports Club, Summer Sports Club, school choir, and Bury Fire Choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School
Overview
Christ Church CofE Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for learning and behaviour, which pupils consistently meet, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and rich," with content introduced in a "logical order" that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers "explain new concepts to pupils clearly" and use assessment well to "address misconceptions successfully."
- Staff provide "engaging opportunities to foster a love of reading," and most pupils read with "confidence and expression" by the end of key stage 2.
- There is a "strong ethos of mutual respect and support," with leaders and staff knowing pupils and families well.
- Leaders place a "strong emphasis on pupils’ emotional welfare," helping them develop "resilience and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure younger pupils who struggle with reading use books "well matched to the sounds they are learning" and are secure with previously taught sounds.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure refinements to assessment methods are used "consistently well" so teachers can verify pupils have retained important knowledge.
- Leaders should check the impact of new subject-specific training to assure it makes a "positive difference to pupils’ learning in the longer term."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "highly alert" to changes in pupil behaviour and responding quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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