How many pupils does Frederick Gent School have?

Frederick Gent School has 801 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Frederick Gent School's Ofsted rating?

Frederick Gent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).

How does Frederick Gent School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Frederick Gent School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.

Is Frederick Gent School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Frederick Gent School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.

Where is Frederick Gent School?

Frederick Gent School is located at Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER.

Frederick Gent School

Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER

Good

Inspected 15 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

41.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

801

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Frederick Gent School

Frederick Gent School is an academy sponsor led in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 801 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 801 / 862 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

39%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

14.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.5

Attainment 8

153 pupils

28.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

54.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

15.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

48.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

16.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£49,323

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,856 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,228

Spend per pupil

£7,492

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER
Phone: 01773811737
Head Teacher: Christopher Woollard
Website: https://www.frederickgent.ttct.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Frederick Gent School?: Frederick Gent School is an academy sponsor led in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Frederick Gent School have?: Frederick Gent School has 801 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Frederick Gent School's Ofsted rating?: Frederick Gent School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).
How does Frederick Gent School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Frederick Gent School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.
Is Frederick Gent School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Frederick Gent School is part of THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST.
Where is Frederick Gent School?: Frederick Gent School is located at Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2ER.

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