Bolsover Church of England Junior School
URN: 145233 • Chesterfield S44 6XH
Overview
- Name
- Bolsover Church of England Junior School
- URN
- 145233
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Bailey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01246822324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horsehead Lane, Chesterfield S44 6XH
Summary
Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a mixed academy located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 278 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment, where each child is recognised as unique and encouraged to develop their learning journey. The ethos of the school is rooted in the values of faith, hope, and love, fostering a positive self-image and equipping students for future challenges.
The curriculum at Bolsover is broad and balanced, aligned with the National Curriculum, and aims to instil a love of learning in students. The school promotes critical thinking and problem-solving by addressing societal issues and encouraging children to explore their passions. Additionally, a variety of co-curricular activities are offered to enhance learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Community engagement is central to the school's mission, as it seeks to connect students with their local and global communities. Bolsover Church of England Junior School is part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust, which supports its commitment to improving educational standards and providing access to resources that facilitate learning and sustainability.
The curriculum at Bolsover is broad and balanced, aligned with the National Curriculum, and aims to instil a love of learning in students. The school promotes critical thinking and problem-solving by addressing societal issues and encouraging children to explore their passions. Additionally, a variety of co-curricular activities are offered to enhance learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Community engagement is central to the school's mission, as it seeks to connect students with their local and global communities. Bolsover Church of England Junior School is part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust, which supports its commitment to improving educational standards and providing access to resources that facilitate learning and sustainability.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 153
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 42.40
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 153 | 125 | 300 | 42.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 277 | 146 | 131 | 300 | 45.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 280 | 145 | 135 | 300 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 280 | 145 | 135 | 300 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 291 | 143 | 148 | 300 | 29.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 138 | 138 | 300 | 22.80 |
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