THE BOLSOVER SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Chesterfield

Education Centre Information: The Bolsover School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Derbyshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/09/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 783
Number of boys: 372
Number of girls: 411
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was opened in 1991 as a result of a re-organisation of post-primary education in northeast Derbyshire. It is a mixed comprehensive school for students from the age of 11 to 16 years. It serves a large rural area of northeast Derbyshire, which is centred on the town of Bolsover. The school's facilities include a modern, well-stocked library, a dedicated careers library, pleasant and carpeted classrooms, six well-equipped and modern science laboratories, a business studies room and three modern computer rooms with excellent facilities, well-equipped areas for construction and food technologies, a drama and dance studio, a music room, modern rooms for art and textiles, a suite of rooms for learning support, a gymnasium, a new sports hall and extensive playing fields. The school is a partner in a European Education Project, which has developed links with schools in France, Germany, Holland and Italy. The school aims at providing a stimulating learning environment in which all learners can succeed and reach their potential.