What did Ofsted judge Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bolsover Church of England Junior School?

Bolsover Church of England Junior School has 294 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bolsover Church of England Junior School take?

Bolsover Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Bolsover Church of England Junior School located?

Bolsover Church of England Junior School is located in Chesterfield, S44 6XH, Derbyshire.

How do I apply to Bolsover Church of England Junior School?

Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Bolsover Church of England Junior School have a religious character?

Yes — Bolsover Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 3 places decided at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?

When Bolsover Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Bolsover Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bolsover Church of England Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state).
2Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Children not living in the normal area *served by the school but who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission.
5Other children whose parents have requested a place. All pupils who have named the school in their EHC plan will be admitted.

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Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bolsover Church of England Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School has 294 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bolsover Church of England Junior School take?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Bolsover Church of England Junior School located?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School is located in Chesterfield, S44 6XH, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bolsover Church of England Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Bolsover Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 3 places decided at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: When Bolsover Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Bolsover Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bolsover Church of England Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state).
2Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Children not living in the normal area *served by the school but who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission.
5Other children whose parents have requested a place. All pupils who have named the school in their EHC plan will be admitted.

Bolsover Church of England Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bolsover Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School has 294 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bolsover Church of England Junior School take?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Bolsover Church of England Junior School located?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School is located in Chesterfield, S44 6XH, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Bolsover Church of England Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Bolsover Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 3 places decided at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: When Bolsover Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. IAPLAC - Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children. For children who were in state care outside of England and were then adopted, you must submit evidence with your application so this priority can be verified. The evidence must show your child's adoption (an adoption order or adoption birth certificate); and - that they were in state care outside England (a letter from the state); 2. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, who have siblings** attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Children living in the normal area* served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bolsover Church of England Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at Bolsover Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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