Frederick Gent School
Frederick Gent School is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Alfreton, DE55, in the Derbyshire council area. It has 801 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (18 November 2025): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas — inspected 18 November 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.34 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 39.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 152 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 801 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 39% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.61% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.62% | 2024/25 |
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