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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA

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Pupils
1,423
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.6%
Attainment 8
49.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.6%
Basics 9-5
50.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.9%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
28.7%
EBacc 9-4
38.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.03
A*-A Grades
17.9%
A*-B Grades
46.2%
AAB+ %
11.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 126 students entered

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About Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Heanor, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. The school has around 1,423 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Outstanding
  2. May 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

What is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's latest exam results?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy located?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Heanor, Derbyshire (DE75 7RA).
How many pupils attend Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy has around 1,423 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Heanor Gate Spencer Academy with other schools?
View Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Derbyshire.