The Bolsover School
School Name: The Bolsover School Address: Mooracre Lane, Bolsover Town/City: Chesterfield County: Derbyshire Postcode: S44 6XA Telephone Number: 01246 822105 Website: http://www.thebolsoverschool.org
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: Redhill Academy Trust Sponsor: Redhill Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Hall
Capacity: 850
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 911 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.2%
URN: 138836
DfE Number: 830/4197
UKPRN: 10039053
UPRN: 200004517987
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Bolsover (E07000033)
Constituency: Bolsover (E14001109)
Electoral Ward: Bolsover East (E05011986)
Easting & Northing: 448399E, 370232N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 13' 39.25" N 1° 16' 34.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5W6PHF+2F
DfE Record: View record
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- The Carlton Infant Academy
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- Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
- North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
- Scarcliffe Primary School
- Palterton Primary School
- Hunloke Park Primary School
- Duckmanton Primary School
- Farmilo Primary School and Nursery
- Arkwright Primary School
- Ms Kristina Flickinger - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
- Mr Steven Hawkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
- Mr Cuan Jacques - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mr Chris Mellard-Sibley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
- Mr Jason Graham Pridmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
- Mrs Jane Radford - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
- Mr Malcolm John Ritchie - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
- Mrs Katie Danielle Rushforth - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
- Mrs Joanne Shawcroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
- Miss Karolina Tauer - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
- Mrs Anita Wagstaffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
- Miss Monique Wharmby - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2026.