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Chesham Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chesham Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 310 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

310

Pupils

315

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2023

Chesham Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chesham Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Chesham Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Talbot Grove, Bury, BL9 6PH
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
21.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150754

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If Chesham Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chesham Primary Academy

Is Chesham Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Chesham Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chesham Primary Academy?

Admission to Chesham Primary Academy 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 Chesham Primary Academy cover?

Chesham Primary Academy is a primary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chesham Primary Academy?

Chesham Primary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.