Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a secondary school in Heanor for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 3rd of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 14 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of this extremely ambitious school. Leaders have the highest expectations of pupils and want the absolute best for them. Pupils thrive at this school and are eager to attend. Attendance is high. The curriculum reflects the school's ethos of 'Aspire, Learn, Achieve'. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to match pupils' interests and needs. Pupils benefit from highly supportive relationships with their teachers. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. There is always a trusted adult to go to. Pupils know staff 'go above and beyond' to provide an outstanding education. One parent captured the common view 'nothing is too much trouble for the staff, ever'. Pupils are extremely well behaved. Classrooms are calm places, where pupils focus on their learning. Bullying is rare, and if it does happen, pupils are confident staff address it quickly. Pupils know the school's values. These permeate everything they do. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other's differences. Pupils enjoy a range of enriching experiences and activities. These include a range of clubs, the Combined Cadet Force, visits to universities, scientific exhibitions and trips to other countries. Pupils spoke with excitement about the school's music and performing arts festival 'HeanorFest'. Leaders ensure that all pupils can fully participate in these activities, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). This helps all pupils develop their talents and interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
216 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
93 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,493 pupils on roll, with places for 1,357
Schools near Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldercar High School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 33.9 |
| John Flamsteed Community School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 53.3 |
| The Ripley Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| Hall Park Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Jones
- Phone
- 01773716396
- Address
- Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 137606
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.