The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCorfield CofE Infant School
Primary · 610m away
Howitt Primary Community School
Primary · 780m away
Coppice Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mundy CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Jasmine House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Marlpool Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Richardson Endowed Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy a selective school?
No. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy currently has 1,423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heanor Gate Spencer Academy take?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is in Heanor, DE75 7RA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heanor Gate Spencer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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