Frederick Gent School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mansfield Road South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2ER |
| Phone | 01773811737 |
| Reference Number | 145109 |
Frederick Gent School has made significant strides since its last inspection, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to high expectations for all pupils. The culture of inclusivity and support is evident, with staff adept at addressing barriers to attendance and learning for vulnerable groups, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. While the overall atmosphere of the school is caring and conducive to learning, challenges remain in achieving consistent high-quality teaching across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 801 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.57%
Girls: 53.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 94 | 168 |
| 8 | 70 | 81 | 151 |
| 9 | 84 | 89 | 173 |
| 10 | 72 | 85 | 157 |
| 11 | 73 | 79 | 152 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with moral integrity and commitment to pupil welfare.
- High expectations resulting in exemplary pupil conduct and behaviour.
- Effective management of attendance, exceeding national averages.
- Well-planned personal development and PSHE curriculum addressing community needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration between staff regarding pupil needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent pupil achievement, particularly in key stage 4 subjects like science and English.
- Variations in the quality of teaching affecting pupil progress.
- Need for improved accuracy and fluency in pupils' handwriting and spelling.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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The Brigg Infant School
39 South Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2DA |
0.4 miles |
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South Normanton Nursery School
Hamlet Lane, Alfreton, DE55 2JB |
0.46 miles |
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Glebe Junior School
Hamlet Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JB |
0.5 miles |
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John King Infant Academy
Church Street West, Pinxton, Derbyshire, NG16 6NB |
0.7 miles |
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The Green Flying High Academy
13 New Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2BS |
0.73 miles |
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Kirkstead Junior Academy
Kirkstead Road, Pinxton, NG16 6NA |
0.77 miles |
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Pinxton Nursery School
Kirkstead Road, Nottingham, NG16 6NA |
0.81 miles |
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Longwood Infant Academy
Wharf Road, Nottingham, NG16 6PA |
1.01 miles |
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Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School
Primrose Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5JG |
1.67 miles |
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Leys Junior School
Flowery Leys Lane, Leys Junior School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HA |
1.76 miles |
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Newton Primary School
Hall Lane, Newton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5TL |
2.05 miles |
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Somercotes Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4LY |
2.09 miles |
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Huthwaite All Saints Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Common Road, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2JR |
2.14 miles |
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Somerlea Park Junior School
Bank Street, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4JE |
2.17 miles |
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Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6DH |
2.17 miles |
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Firs Avenue, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EN |
2.18 miles |
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Westhouses Primary School
Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5AF |
2.19 miles |
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Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Off Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW |
2.21 miles |
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Copthorne Community Infant School
Rodgers Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7FF |
2.25 miles |
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Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1HU |
2.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW |
2.14 miles |
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David Nieper Academy
Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA |
2.23 miles |
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Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP |
2.62 miles |
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Alfreton Park Community Special School
Alfreton Park, Wingfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AL |
2.73 miles |
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Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ |
2.87 miles |
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Westbourne School
Huthwaite School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2EL |
2.91 miles |
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Swanwick School and Sports College
Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AR |
3.01 miles |
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Swanwick Hall School
Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE |
3.29 miles |
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Sutton Community Academy
High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE |
3.35 miles |
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Outwood Academy Kirkby
Tennyson Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7DH |
3.53 miles |
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Quarrydale Academy
Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2DU |
3.64 miles |
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Bracken Hill School
Chartwell Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7HZ |
3.94 miles |
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The Ripley Academy
Peasehill, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JQ |
4.58 miles |