Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Kirkley Drive, DE75 7RA |
| School Website | heanorgatespencer.com/ |
| Telephone | 1773716396 |
| URN | 137606 |
School Census
| Total | 1341 |
| Girls/Boys | 669/672 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 350 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Outstanding |
| 15/03/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 15/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 15 March 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 25 March 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 December 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 September 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 40.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 54% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.42 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 243 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 406 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 426 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 388 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 362 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Howitt Primary Community School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Holmes Street, , DE75 7FS