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Frederick Gent School

Academy sponsor led · Alfreton · DE55 2ER

Ages 11–16 · 801 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

42.2

Overall absence

8.0%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2025-11-18

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.34
−20+2
Attainment 842.2
English & maths grade 5+34%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry19%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.0%
Unauthorised3.3%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.8%
Enrolments in measure
828

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

147

Places offered

157

1st-preference offers

147

Total preferences (any rank)
203
Preferred offers (top 3)
154
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

801 pupils · 862 places

Pupils on roll
801
Boys / girls
382 / 419
School capacity
862
Capacity fill
801 / 862 (93%)
Free school meals
39%
FSM pupils
312
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Two Counties Trust
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Woollard

Location

Address
Mansfield Road, South Normanton
Postcode
DE55 2ER
Town
Alfreton
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Bolsover
Constituency
Bolsover
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 801 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 39%.

Open schools in Alfreton
33
Secondary schools in Alfreton
4
Academies among open schools in Alfreton
42% (14)
Open schools in DE55
34
Secondary in DE55
4
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AlfretonNear DE55

  • Selston High School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG16 6BW · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence11.3%

    2.1 miles away

  • David Nieper Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Alfreton · DE55 7JA · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.2
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Ashfield Comprehensive School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Nottingham · NG17 8HP · Nottinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.4
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • Tibshelf Community School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Alfreton · DE55 5LZ · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence9.2%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Woollard
Telephone
01773811737
Website
https://www.frederickgent.ttct.co.uk/

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