Frederick Gent School vs Longwood Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Gent School
Alfreton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
801 students
Longwood Infant Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
49 students
| Measure | Frederick Gent School Alfreton, East Midlands | Longwood Infant Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #2194 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 801 | 49 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 49 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 54.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alfreton | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.frederickgent.ttct.co.uk/ | www.pvacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frederick Gent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 31.2).
- •Frederick Gent School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 49.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Gent School better than Longwood Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Frederick Gent School ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Gent School and Longwood Infant Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frederick Gent School: 801. Longwood Infant Academy: 49. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frederick Gent School and Longwood Infant Academy rank in East Midlands?
Frederick Gent School is 172nd of 329 and Longwood Infant Academy is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).