New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School

New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School is of above average size. More pupils than seen nationally are eligible for free school meals. None speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities is well above average at around a third. There is high pupil mobility as families move into and out of the area. Attainment on entry to the Nursery class covers the full range, but overall is well below the expected levels for children of that age. The school has undergone many staff changes in recent times including cover for long term absences through illness and maternity leave. This has involved twelve new appointments, some on temporary contracts. There are currently five teachers who have been appointed since 2005. The majority of these changes have occurred in Key Stage 2. The school is currently led by an acting headteacher and there is, at present, no deputy head. The school has been awarded with Quality Mark, Eco-Schools Bronze and Healthy School Status.