Classpot
Scarcliffe Primary School

Scarcliffe Primary School

Bolsover, S44 6THPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

89

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About Scarcliffe Primary School

Scarcliffe Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolsover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 89 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 91 places).

Ofsted has rated Scarcliffe Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Brocklesby Jack Horton, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 626th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 22 in Bolsover.

Scarcliffe Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 13 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Scarcliffe Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Eco Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bolsover, Scarcliffe Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFox Hill, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Bolsover, S44 6TH
HeadteacherHannah Brocklesby Jack Horton
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils89
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity89 / 91 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2019
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)

626th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

55th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 5%

2nd of 22

In Bolsover

Top 10%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

86%

Expected Standard

21%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 109
Expected:93%
Higher:50%
Writing
Expected:86%
Higher:21%
MathsAvg Score: 108
Expected:100%
Higher:43%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +22%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

86%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessEco ClubChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

44

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Scarcliffe Primary School

Scarcliffe 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.

Contact Information

01246823324www.scarcliffeprimary.org.uk

Fox Hill, Bolsover, Chesterfield

Bolsover, S44 6TH

Loading map...

Fox Hill, Bolsover, Chesterfield

Bolsover, S44 6TH

Journey to School

Enter your postcode to see journey times to this school

Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Parent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience at Scarcliffe Primary School!

Write a Review