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Palterton Primary School

Bolsover, S44 6UNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Palterton Primary School

Palterton Primary School is a small state primary in Bolsover, Derbyshire, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.62. Of those applications, nine were first-preference choices, and eight of those families were offered a place. This level of demand is a strong signal of parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey or recommend percentage in the available data. The school is at full capacity with 91 pupils on roll, matching its official capacity exactly, which reinforces its reputation as a sought-after option in the area. With a headteacher, Rosalind Horsley, leading a Good-rated school, the community appears to value what Palterton offers, even if the precise reasons for its popularity are not spelled out in the data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBack Lane, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S44 6UN
HeadteacherRosalind Horsley
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity91 / 91 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 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, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCricketAthleticsGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningFilm ClubDramaScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:50-08:45

After-school care

15:25-17:00

Source: paltertonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palterton Primary School

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