Bolsover Infant School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
231
AGES
3 - 7
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

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  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(28/09/2022)
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Welbeck Road
Bolsover
Welbeck Road Bolsover
Chesterfield
S44 6DE
01246823181

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Leaders and governors are aspirational for pupils and committed to the continued improvement of the school. You and your leadership team have not been complacent and you have worked well together to build on the good practice identified in the last inspection report. You have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. Parents made it very clear to me that they hold the school and its staff in very high regard as a result of the support you provide for their children. Many of the parents I spoke with, and who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, commented on the regular communications they receive from you and how approachable you and your staff are. Many were particularly impressed with the support given to children who have additional needs. You have maintained the significant strengths noted at the last inspection, particularly in terms of pupils’ behaviour, and are right to be proud of the high standards which many of your pupils achieve in their assessments at the end of Year 2 in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils are happy and confident. They feel safe and supported in the school. The pupils I talked with were keen to tell me that they enjoy their lessons and they speak confidently about how the school is helping them to keep safe now and in the future, including when using the internet. Parents also commented on your work in this aspect of their children’s safety. Leaders have addressed the areas for improvement identified at the time of the last inspection. The standards achieved by children at the end of the foundation stage and key stage 1, which are frequently above national averages, are testament to the good quality of teaching now seen throughout the school. Leaders have reviewed the topics children are taught and a number of opportunities have been developed to begin extending the children’s cultural and multicultural knowledge and understanding. Pupils in Year 2 now study India as a topic. They have enjoyed tasting Indian food and have had fun trying on bindis. Children are taken to visit a range of local churches, including the famous Chesterfield landmark, the crooked spire, which is helping them develop pride in their cultural heritage. They also visit a mosque each year so that they can learn about cultures other than their own. You have made improvements this year in the number of children in Year 1 who achieve the expected standard in phonics thanks to focused small-group teaching and have acted quickly to put in place support for those children who were unsuccessful in achieving the standard. The interventions you provided last year for children in Year 2 have enabled a significant majority of those who failed to achieve the standard in 2016 to be successful when retested this year. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and records are detailed and of high quality. You complete an annual safeguarding audit to check that safeguarding arrangements continue to be robust and you implement an action plan for any recommended improvements to ensure that your practice remains up to date and meets all new guidelines. All statutory checks on staff are carried out and recorded carefully and accurately. All staff receive regular and appropriate training which is systematically updated. They have a good understanding of their responsibilities in ensuring children’s safety and well-being. Your staff are clear about the signs of abuse they should look out for in children and know what action to take if they have any concerns. The files you showed me indicate that staff take prompt and effective action to report any concerns and secure the help and support children and their families need. Leaders are tireless in seeking external support when needed. Leaders, governors and staff undertake regular training relevant to child protection and safeguarding issues, such as the risks associated with radicalisation and extremism. Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe. You have provided opportunities for them to learn about issues such as e-safety. Visitors, such as the fire service, come to the school to remind pupils how to stay safe in their homes and the local community. Pupils say that bullying is rare and, if it does happen, they know staff will deal with it quickly.

Bolsover Infant School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>70, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>50, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>90, "no"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 20 responses up to 01-10-2022

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