Bolsover Infant School
111%
Capacity
254
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Bolsover Infant School
Bolsover Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 254 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 229 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bolsover Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Cowan, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
Bolsover Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 63 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bolsover Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, Bolsover Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Welbeck Road, Welbeck Road Bolsover, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S44 6DE |
| Headteacher | Fiona Cowan |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 229 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Welbeck Road, Welbeck Road Bolsover, Chesterfield
Bolsover, S44 6DE
Welbeck Road, Welbeck Road Bolsover, Chesterfield
Bolsover, S44 6DE
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