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Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Bolsover, S44 6XHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,651
of 13,686 nationally

About Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently home to 278 pupils against a capacity of 300. That leaves a small amount of headroom, but the school is clearly a popular choice in the Bolsover area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 42.4%, which is notably high — more than double the national average for primary schools and a strong signal that the school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage. Despite this challenging intake, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in 2022, a considerable improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2017. The turnaround in leadership and management, also now rated Good, suggests a school that has stabilised and built effective systems. Parents considering Bolsover CofE Junior should note that while it isn't oversubscribed to the point of turning families away, its local reputation and Church of England character make it a natural first choice for many in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHorsehead Lane, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S44 6XH
HeadteacherClaire Bailey
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils278
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity278 / 300 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsNetballRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

Source: bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolsover Church of England Junior School

Bolsover Church of England Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.