The Bolsover School
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Chesterfield, S44 6XA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
2 of 5 in Bolsover
Pupils
911
First preferences per place
1.20
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 41.4 | 45.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 40% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 37% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | -0.32 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Shirebrook Academy · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 20% in England
- Heritage High School · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Netherthorpe School · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Springwell Community College · 4.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- The Manor Academy · 5.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Meden School · 5.3 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
The neighbourhood
The Bolsover School is in Bolsover North & Shuttlewood (typical home £159,250, crime high).
What is The Bolsover School's Ofsted rating?
The Bolsover School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Bolsover School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bolsover School is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.