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Frederick Gent School
- Secondary
- South Normanton DE55 2ER
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are achieving better than in the past.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learning can be disrupted by others, impacting feelings about school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and give clear explanations.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training is thorough and up to date.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers check pupils鈥� learning regularly but sometimes do not demand enough.
Communication: Parents reflected that 'the school has shown remarkable improvement'.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are supportive of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supportive of the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders' actions brought positive change; they are determined to improve the school further.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders put effective systems to monitor and challenge poor behaviour.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The culture for safeguarding is strong; discrimination is not tolerated.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff take incidents of bullying seriously, but some pupils lack confidence in reporting it.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including debating and trampolining.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help pupils explore interests while managing academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education helps pupils prepare for next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The curriculum prepares pupils well for their future.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well looked after, staff know their needs well.
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About Us
Frederick Gent School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 806 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Frederick Gent School is dedicated to excellence, care, and success in all that it does and strives to be exceptional in every way. The school puts in a lot of effort to ensure that each student has a positive, fruitful, and memorable experience while attending. We are proud of our achievements and proud of our progress, and are confident that together as a school and wider community we will continue to set, and meet, the highest standards possible as we aim to make the difference that enables us to be outstanding.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Frederick Gent School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
