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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.3 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,423
Capacity
1,357
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.6, which places it in the top 31% of schools nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly half progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 45%, indicating a solid commitment to a broad curriculum, parents may want to consider how this aligns with their child's educational goals.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.6 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 115 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other2.7%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.01104, -1.37094 · DE75 7RA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137606
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteheanorgatespencer.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy a good school?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy scores 83.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy in GCSEs?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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