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The Bolsover School

The Bolsover School, Chesterfield
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The Bolsover School

Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6XA

A Good-rated secondary school in Chesterfield.

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Pupils
908
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.1%
Attainment 8
45.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.9%
Basics 9-5
42.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.7%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
14.7%
EBacc 9-4
30.7%
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About The Bolsover School

The Bolsover School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. The school has around 908 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mooracre Lane, Chesterfield, S44 6XA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bolsover School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Bolsover School

What is The Bolsover School's Ofsted rating?
The Bolsover School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Bolsover School's latest exam results?
The Bolsover School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bolsover School located?
The Bolsover School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S44 6XA).
How many pupils attend The Bolsover School?
The Bolsover School has around 908 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bolsover School with other schools?
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