Christ Church CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Church Street, Walshaw
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL8 3AX
Telephone Number: 01204 883415
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Sycamore Church Of England Trust Limited
Sponsor: Christ Church Church Of England Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kay James
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 214 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 144408
DfE Number: 351/3333
UKPRN: 10063961
UPRN: 10003112404
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Tottington (E05014167)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 377691E, 411916N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 14.27" N 2° 20' 18.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJM36+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Saaiba Ahmed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Katherine Ashworth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Benson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Mrs Danielle Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mrs Kay James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Alison Knott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Dominique Stead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2029.
  • Mr Martin Van Hecke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jeni Whitham - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 January 2026.