Chantlers Primary School Catchment Area
Chantlers Primary School is a community primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 310 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
305
Pupils
310
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Chantlers Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chantlers Primary School?
The catchment area for Chantlers Primary School is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Chantlers Primary School is set by Bury and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Chantlers Primary School: 310 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Chantlers Primary School has a published admission number of 310 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 310, Bury's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bury publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bury school admissions →
Chantlers Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SF
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105291
Other Primary Schools in Bury
If Chantlers Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.
Fairfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL9 7SD
Lowercroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL8 2TS
Holcombe Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL0 9TA
Hollins Grundy Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BL9 8AY
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BL9 9PW
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BL0 9JD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chantlers Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bury · 0.4 miles away
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bury · 1.4 miles away
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bury · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chantlers Primary School
What is the catchment area for Chantlers Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Chantlers Primary School is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chantlers Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Chantlers Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 310 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chantlers Primary School? ▾
Admission to Chantlers Primary School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chantlers Primary School cover? ▾
Chantlers Primary School is a primary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.