Chantlers Primary School, Bury

In its own words: "Chantlers Primary School is a nurturing learning community committed to preparing children academically and socially to strive, with high expectations, for excellence in all they do. Is to be a centre of excellence and the natural choice school for our community. Our curriculum is initially driven by our school book - 'Little Chick Has Lunch On The Moon '."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We aim to provide the best possible educational experience for the children in our care, one that will help them develop positive attitudes and aspirations for themselves, others, and the communities they contribute to."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Chantlers Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 91% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Chantlers Primary School as their first choice and 137 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 29 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chantlers Primary School are St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, 73% reading, 80% maths); Greenhill Primary School (0.4 miles, 94% reading, 89% maths); Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 84% maths); and Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles).

Chantlers Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Chantlers Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (10%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 14 (4.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Chantlers Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenhill Road (opposite), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chantlers Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Chantlers Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Chantlers Primary School are The Elton High School (0.5 miles); St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles); The Derby High School (1.1 miles); and Bury Church of England High School (1.1 miles).