Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Chesterfield, S44 6XH · Derbyshire · primary school
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172nd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 1,550 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 41% | 0.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 26% | 1.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bolsover Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a cooking club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Overview
Bolsover Church of England Junior School is described as a ‘happy school’ where pupils ‘enjoy their learning’ and feel safe. Leaders have established a strong curriculum in many subjects, with a particular emphasis on reading and mathematics, supported by dedicated staff and positive parental feedback.
Strengths
- There is a ‘strong culture of reading’ with a ‘sharp focus on reading’ from the start, including structured phonics sessions and extra support for those falling behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build understanding securely and use specific vocabulary such as ‘numerator’ and ‘denominator’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘access the full curriculum’ with strong support and resources suited to their needs.
- Staff create a ‘respectful culture’ where pupils are polite, behave well, and understand that staff ‘deal quickly with any bullying’.
- Leaders prioritise personal development, ensuring the school’s ‘Christian values permeate its work’ and pupils are aspirational.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum thinking for all subjects ‘sets out precisely the knowledge that all pupils... should know and by when’, as this is not yet consistent across all areas.
- Assessment approaches need to consistently identify gaps in pupils’ learning to provide clear next steps, particularly in subjects where curriculum content is less clearly defined.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of care’, detailed record-keeping, and staff who pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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