Shirebrook Academy vs The Bolsover School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirebrook Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
The Bolsover School
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
911 students
| Measure | Shirebrook Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | The Bolsover School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 329 | #181 of 329 |
| National rank | #3254 of 4,090 | #2272 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 824 | 911 |
| Pupils on roll | 824 | 911 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.4% | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.6% | 72% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mansfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.shirebrookacademy.org/ | www.thebolsoverschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Bolsover School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 24.0).
- •The Bolsover School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 824.
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 Shirebrook Academy better than The Bolsover School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bolsover School ranks higher (44.1 vs 24.0 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 Shirebrook Academy and The Bolsover School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirebrook Academy: 824. The Bolsover School: 911. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirebrook Academy and The Bolsover School rank in East Midlands?
Shirebrook Academy is 266th of 329 and The Bolsover School is 181st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).