Year 6 to Year 7 Applications
Admissions to Frederick Gent School into year 7, up until the academic year starts, are managed by Derbyshire County Council. To apply for a place at Frederick Gent or for more information on Derbyshire County Council’s school admissions procedures – click here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab).
The deadline for an on-time application for entry into Year 7 in September 2025 is 31st October 2024.
Applications for in-year places should be made directly to Frederick Gent School, click here to complete the application form. You will usually be advised in writing whether a place can be offered within ten school days of making your application and at the very latest within fifteen school days.
When an application for a place at this school is unsuccessful, families are able to appeal the decision by completing this Admissions Appeals Form, click here.
Secondary application and appeals timetable
| National Closing date for on-time applications | 31 October 2024 |
| National Offer date for all Secondary Schools | 3 March 2025 |
| Closing Date for on-time appeals | 31 March 2025 |
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On-time appeals will be heard by
Late appeals will be heard at the same time as online appeals wherever possible or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
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18 June 2025
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| Last Date to submit any additional information in support of your appeal | The independent Clerk will notify you of this date, which is usually 5 days before the date of your appeal hearing |
| Decisions will be communicated in writing from the independent clerk, within 5 working days of the date of your appeal |
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| In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged. |
Please click here to see our Admission Policies.
