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Frederick Gent School
Mansfield Road, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.5 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
801
Capacity
862
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 47% nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate of 18% indicates room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement. Overall, the school shows strengths in academic achievement, making it a viable choice for parents seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.3 | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
White Other3.6%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.10000, -1.33112 · DE55 2ER
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145109
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Frederick Gent School rated by Ofsted?
Frederick Gent School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Frederick Gent School a good school?
Frederick Gent School scores 27.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Frederick Gent School in GCSEs?
Frederick Gent School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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