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The Bolsover School
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- Old Bolsover S44 6XA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� attainment across their best eight subjects is consistently higher than national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well most of the time and engage well with the school鈥檚 extra-curricular activities.
Qualifications and Training: A wide range of training opportunities has contributed to greater consistency and a greater proportion of high-quality teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders鈥� commitment to being outward-facing and learning from best practice in other schools has been successful.
Strengths and Challenges: New appointments to the senior leadership team have significantly contributed to an improved understanding of pupils鈥� progress by teachers.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils are required to fulfil a 鈥榗itizenship passport鈥�.
Communication: The school communicates a clear vision of high expectations and ambition successfully.
Parent Satisfaction: A very small number of parents expressed concerns about bullying.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Few incidents of bullying reported are dealt with swiftly by teachers.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reforms to governance have significantly strengthened the way governors hold leaders to account.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are few and dealt with firmly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff have undertaken extra training to address the risks posed by threats to keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage well with the school鈥檚 extra-curricular activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The leadership of special educational needs is excellent and has contributed to significantly improved progress.
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About Us
The Bolsover School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 883 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.00 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 4 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 7 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 5 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 2 | 42.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 10 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 44.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 14.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 19% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.79% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bolsover School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
