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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

Academy converter · Heanor · DE75 7RA

Ages 11–18 · 1,493 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

48.8

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-06-27

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.14
−20+2
Attainment 848.8
English & maths grade 5+47%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry40%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.7%
Unauthorised4.2%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,190

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

1,493 pupils · 1,357 places

Pupils on roll
1,493
Boys / girls
752 / 741
School capacity
1,357
Capacity fill
1,493 / 1,357 (110%)
Free school meals
33.8%
FSM pupils
409
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Spencer Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matt Jones

Location

Address
Kirkley Drive
Postcode
DE75 7RA
Town
Heanor
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Amber Valley
Constituency
Amber Valley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Heanor, Derbyshire, 1,493 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.8%.

Open schools in Heanor
9
Secondary schools in Heanor
1
Academies among open schools in Heanor
44% (4)
Open schools in DE75
10
Secondary in DE75
1
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Aldercar High School

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.9
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence11.5%

    1.6 miles away

  • John Flamsteed Community School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.4
    • P80.3
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence7.7%

    2.4 miles away

  • The Ripley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.8
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.5 miles away

  • Hall Park Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.3
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matt Jones
Telephone
01773716396
Website
https://heanorgatespencer.org.uk/

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