Frederick Gent School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Alfreton, Derbyshire
DE55 2ER
Composite score
57.9

About Frederick Gent School

Frederick Gent School is a secondary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. Around 801 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted (November 2025). The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 46.3 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 4.1 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

40% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 61% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,474
National rank
#120
In East Midlands
#17
In Derbyshire
Top 46%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
46.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
40%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
61%
% EBacc grade 5+
11%
EBacc average points score
3.90

Ofsted judgements

New framework · Last inspection: 18/11/2025 · Read full report ↗

Achievement
Needs attention
Leadership and governance
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Inclusion
Expected standard
Safeguarding standards
Met

School profile

Pupils on roll 801 % FSM ever-6 34.3% % EAL 4.0% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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