Bolsover Church of England Junior School vs New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School
Chesterfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Bolsover Church of England Junior School Chesterfield, East Midlands | New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1272 of 1,516 | #1506 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13422 of 15,697 | #15612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 26% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bolsover-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.newbolsover.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.7 vs 4.7).
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 26%).
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 224.
- •Bolsover Church of England Junior School is a academy school while New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolsover Church of England Junior School better than New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Bolsover Church of England Junior School ranks higher (23.7 vs 4.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolsover Church of England Junior School and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolsover Church of England Junior School: 294. New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolsover Church of England Junior School and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bolsover Church of England Junior School is 1272nd of 1,516 and New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School is 1506th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).