Frederick Gent School vs Sutton Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.4 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
Sutton Community Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
796 students
| Measure | Frederick Gent School Alfreton, East Midlands | Sutton Community Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 329 | #277 of 329 |
| National rank | #2194 of 4,090 | #3380 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 801 | 796 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 796 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 37.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | 3.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.4 |
| town | Alfreton | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.frederickgent.ttct.co.uk/ | www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Frederick Gent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 22.1).
- •Frederick Gent School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 796.
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 Sutton Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Frederick Gent School ranks higher (45.6 vs 22.1 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 Sutton Community Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Alfreton and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frederick Gent School: 801. Sutton Community Academy: 796. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frederick Gent School and Sutton Community Academy rank in East Midlands?
Frederick Gent School is 172nd of 329 and Sutton Community Academy is 277th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).