SchoolScoresBolsover CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Horsehead Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6XH
01246 822324 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 April 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
48% — 11 points below the Derbyshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.0% | 30.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 34th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 57th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 52nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 20.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 63 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 59 state primary schools in Chesterfield. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 11.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bolsover Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scarcliffe Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palterton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brockley Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langwith Bassett Primary Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Duckmanton Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Park Infant and Nursery School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Park Junior School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Poolsbrook Primary Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bolsover CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bolsover CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 April 2022.
How did Bolsover CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145233.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.