Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Bolsover School

Mooracre Lane, Chesterfield, S44 6XA
Part of: THE BOLSOVER SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The Bolsover School
Chesterfield, S44 6XA
908 Pupils
850 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.10% FSM %
463 Boys
445 Girls
About The Bolsover School

The Bolsover School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 908 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Matthew Hall.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Bolsover
Parliamentary Constituency Bolsover
Ward Bolsover East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10039053
URN 138836
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steven Hawkins Chair of Local Governing Body 04/03/2025 06/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kristina Flickinger Local Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Cuan Jacques Local Governor 04/03/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Ogden Local Governor 26/02/2022 14/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Pridmore Local Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Radford Local Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Malcolm Ritchie Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karolina Tauer Local Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anita Wagstaffe Local Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Monique Wharmby Local Governor 06/12/2023 24/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
0.46 km • Chesterfield
Other
Bolsover Infant School
0.9 km • Chesterfield
Other
Jasmine Grove School
0.97 km • Chesterfield
Other
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
1.7 km • Chesterfield
Other
Scarcliffe Primary School
1.88 km • Chesterfield
Other
Palterton Primary School
2.11 km • Chesterfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bolsover School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
The Bolsover School has 908 pupils, with a capacity of 850.
The Bolsover School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Bolsover School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Bolsover School is Mr Matthew Hall.
The Bolsover School is at Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6XA, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Bolsover School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Bolsover School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Hall
Mooracre Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6XA
01246822105
www.thebolsoverschool.org
Location
S44 6XA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138836
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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