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The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
908
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 55% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 43% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 51% suggests there may be room for growth in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.22693, -1.27648 · S44 6XA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138836
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thebolsoverschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bolsover School rated by Ofsted?
The Bolsover School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2016.
Is The Bolsover School a good school?
The Bolsover School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Bolsover School in GCSEs?
The Bolsover School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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