The Bolsover School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Bolsover School
Address: Mooracre Lane, Bolsover
Town/City: Chesterfield
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: S44 6XA
Telephone Number: 01246 822105
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.