Chesham Primary Academy vs East Ward Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesham Primary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
East Ward Community Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
| Measure | Chesham Primary Academy Bury, North West | East Ward Community Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #736 of 2,286 | #1379 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6093 of 15,697 | #10769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 293 | 474 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 474 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.eastwardprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Chesham Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 37.2).
- •Chesham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •East Ward Community Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 293.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chesham Primary Academy better than East Ward Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Primary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chesham Primary Academy and East Ward Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesham Primary Academy: 293. East Ward Community Primary School: 474. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesham Primary Academy and East Ward Community Primary School rank in North West?
Chesham Primary Academy is 736th of 2,286 and East Ward Community Primary School is 1379th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).