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The Bolsover School
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6XA
The Bolsover School is a non-selective academy. It has about 860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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