Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Christ Church CofE Primary School

Church Street, Bury, BL8 3AX
Part of: THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bury, BL8 3AX
220 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
6.00% FSM %
114 Boys
106 Girls
About Christ Church CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bury, Bury, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 220 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Kay James.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury North
Ward Tottington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SYCAMORE CHURCH OF ENGLAND TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10063961
URN 144408
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Katherine Ashworth Chair of Local Governing Body 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Ms Saaiba Ahmed Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Julie Benson Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Danielle Holt Local Governor 31/01/2024 30/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kay James Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alison Knott Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Dominique Stead Local Governor 01/06/2021 31/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Martin Van Hecke Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Jeni Whitham Local Governor 18/03/2024 19/01/2026 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Tottington Primary School
0.55 km • Bury
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The Elton High School
0.75 km • Bury
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Tottington High School
0.98 km • Bury
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Lowercroft Primary School
1.38 km • Bury
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Chantlers Primary School
1.39 km • Bury
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
1.47 km • Bury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bury, Bury.
Christ Church CofE Primary School has 220 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Christ Church CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Christ Church CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Christ Church CofE Primary School is Mrs Kay James.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is at Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AX, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Christ Church CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Christ Church CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kay James
Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AX
01204883415
www.christchurch.bury.sch.uk
Location
BL8 3AX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144408
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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