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Frederick Gent School

Bolsover, DE55 2ERSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
-0.34
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
142 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#2,327
of 3,141 nationally

About Frederick Gent School

Parents considering Frederick Gent School will find a school that is clearly in demand locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed, receiving 192 applications for 154 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.25. Of those applications, 142 were first-preference choices, and all 142 received offers. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local families. While there is no parent-view survey data available to gauge satisfaction directly, the oversubscription figures are a practical signal of the school's standing in the Bolsover area. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is led by headteacher Christopher Woollard and has a capacity of 862, currently housing 801 pupils.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMansfield Road, Alfreton, Bolsover, DE55 2ER
HeadteacherChristopher Woollard
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils801
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity801 / 862 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallAstro TurfTheatreScience LabsSixth Form CentreSports HallTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsRowingRoundersSwimmingMartial ArtsHockeyNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingArt ClubModel United NationsNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 14:55

Source: frederickgent.ttct.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frederick Gent School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.