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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Outstandinggraded 27/06/2023Ages 11–181,423 pupilsFaithNone
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Heanor, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,423 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/06/2023, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Heanor can view Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 27/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.6
England avg 45.1 · was 48.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry45%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.55
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.0
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.2
AAB or better11%
Retention38%
Value added-0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.1%
Free school meals31.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Heanor
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