The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 908
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Bolsover School a selective school?
No. The Bolsover School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Bolsover School?
The Bolsover School currently has 908 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bolsover School take?
The Bolsover School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bolsover School?
The Bolsover School is in Chesterfield, S44 6XA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bolsover School have a sixth form?
No, The Bolsover School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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