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Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School

Bolsover, S44 5PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1235 of 13,686 nationally

About Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School

Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded mixed primary school in Bolsover, Derbyshire, currently home to 130 pupils against a capacity of 175. That leaves a fair amount of physical space, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 12 applications for just 6 places, with 5 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 2:1 suggests local families are keen to secure a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.3%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, reflecting the socio-economic profile of the area. The school also offers a nursery provision, so it can take children from age three, and its headteacher is Robert Rumsby. With a religious character listed as 'does not apply', it's a non-denominational option for families across the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYork Crescent, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S44 5PF
HeadteacherRobert Rumsby
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils130
Free School Meals (FSM)38.3%
School Capacity130 / 175 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsDanceFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningFilm ClubCodingArt ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: bramleyvaleprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bramley Vale Primary & Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.