Frederick Gent School
Alfreton, DE55 2ER · Derbyshire · secondary school
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42nd of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 554 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.1 · 12 | 30% | 0.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frederick Gent School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join science clubs, dance teams, the student council, sports leaders, and prefects. They participate in sports clubs, the Sponsored Run, and Race for Life. Musical and performance events offer opportunities to learn instruments. Trips include visits to France and Germany, battlefield camps, and a Year 8 camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 801 pupils against a stated capacity of 862. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for grade 5 in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Frederick Gent School
Overview
The report describes Frederick Gent School as a ‘small school with a big heart’ where leaders have established a culture of high expectations and moral integrity. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a ‘strong standard’, the quality of teaching and pupil achievement currently ‘needs attention’ due to inconsistencies in lesson delivery and gaps in foundational skills.
Strengths
- Pupils’ conduct is ‘exemplary’, with an effective behaviour policy that is ‘extremely well understood’ by staff and pupils.
- Attendance for all groups is ‘ahead of national averages’ and improving, supported by staff who ‘build relationships with pupils and families’ to remove barriers.
- Leaders and staff know pupils ‘extremely well’, ensuring that the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are accurately identified and supported.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is ‘carefully planned’, helping pupils understand consent, online risks, and fundamental British values.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ and ‘incredibly proud’ to work at the school, benefiting from ‘first-rate training’ and strong leadership support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching consistently focuses on ‘identifying and resolving quickly any misconceptions’ and checking pupils’ understanding to close knowledge gaps.
- Leaders should make certain that pupils secure the necessary ‘accuracy and fluency in handwriting and spelling’ to support their further learning.
- Leaders should address the lower participation of disadvantaged pupils in extra-curricular opportunities, such as dance and trips.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an ‘open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility’ and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.3 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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