Frederick Gent School, Alfreton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Frederick Gent School excels at creating an inclusive, caring community where every pupil is known well and supported to attend and thrive. The school has outstanding behaviour and attendance through strong relationships and removing barriers for vulnerable pupils. Leadership is exceptionally strong with staff feeling valued and deeply committed to serving the school community.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attendance - pupils conduct is exemplary and attendance consistently exceeds national averages
- Strong leadership with moral integrity that puts pupil needs at the heart of all decisions
- Effective safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, with weekly reviews to adapt support
- Well-planned careers education that helps all pupils feel prepared for next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality - some teachers do not consistently check understanding or address misconceptions effectively
- Pupils' literacy skills need strengthening, particularly handwriting and spelling accuracy
- Achievement remains uneven across subjects, particularly in English and science
- Limited participation of disadvantaged pupils in extra-curricular activities
- Some pupils do not receive the targeted teaching needed to read complex texts or write accurately
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance, cooking, art, trips, Fantastic Fridays celebration events
Frederick Gent School is a small school with a big heart where pupils feel safe, cared for and happy. Leaders have established high expectations and strong community values, with exemplary pupil conduct and attendance above national averages.
At a Glance
39.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
30
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
801 pupils
862 capacity
61 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Alfreton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alfreton
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.88263%
Overall absence
15.62882%
Persistent absence
819
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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