Located in Alfreton, Frederick Gent School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Frederick Gent School currently has around 805 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mansfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 2ER |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Broadbent |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112941 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 862 |
| Number of Pupils: | 805 |
| Number of Boys: | 425 |
| Number of Girls: | 380 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brigg Infant School 39 South Street , South Normanton DE55 2DA | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Junior School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John King Infant School Church Street West , NG16 6NB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.