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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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