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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matt Jones

corporate_fareTHE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onHeanor, DE75 7RA

language Visit Website phone 1773716396

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,341

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Attainment 8

49.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Derbyshire

#985 of 3,216 nationally

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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Heanor, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is an academy converter in Heanor, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,423 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing the school #9 in Derbyshire and #985 of 3,216 nationally. 50.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 46.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc44.90%

EBacc APS4.55

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.10%

EBacc APS4.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.42

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.38

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.5%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B46.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate37.5%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate90.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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04 May 2022

Inspection Report

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15 March 2017

Inspection Report

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25 March 2015

Inspection Report

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04 November 2014

Inspection Report

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11 June 2014

Inspection Report

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18 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 December 2013

Inspection Report

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12 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-06-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-03-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-11-04

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,423 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,423	23	1.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,444	19	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,372	28	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,388	49	3.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,384	50	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,338	33	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,341	30	2.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,346	44	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,309	23	1.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,331	29	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,334	45	3.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,361	34	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,357	12	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,358	19	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,334	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,334	14	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,337	16	1.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,326	16	1.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,331	30	2.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,341	23	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,303	22	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,303	13	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,313	32	2.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,254	18	1.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,266	12	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,278	32	2.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 99 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree37%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree33%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

John Flamsteed Community School

Lady Manners School

John Port Spencer Academy

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School