# The Bolsover School — Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss S Spence

## Contact

- **Address:** The Bolsover School, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01246 822105
- **Website:** http://www.thebolsoverschool.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chesterfield/the-bolsover-school-14115

## About

The Bolsover School is a vibrant, ambitious, and inclusive community where every student is encouraged to be the very best version of themselves. We believe that good education is not just about academic success, but about shaping confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals who are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School - Excellent Support: I've been really impressed with the support from the teachers and staff at The Bolsover School. My child has thrived in their Duke of Edinburgh award program and the home learning has been well-structured. The school's focus on widening experiences is great and I've noticed a significant improvement in my child's confidence. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School - Highly Recommended: I'm so grateful for the experience my children had at The Bolsover School. The careers events were particularly well-organised and my child has secured a great apprenticeship as a result. The staff were always approachable and supportive, and I've seen the values of the school really shine through in my child's attitude and behaviour. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience - Great Potential: While I've been impressed with some aspects of The Bolsover School, such as the facilities and commitment to equality and diversity, I've had some concerns about the consistency of teaching. My child has mentioned feeling a bit overwhelmed at times, but the staff have been responsive to my emails and we're working together to address the issues. *(Mar 2022)*

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