Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

About Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is an academy converter in Heanor, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,423 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (2025/26). 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,423 / 1,357 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA

Phone

01773716396

Principal

Matt Jones

Website

https://heanorgatespencer.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is an academy converter in Heanor, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Heanor Gate Spencer Academy have?

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy has 1,423 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Heanor Gate Spencer Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 in 2025/26.

Is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is part of THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is located at Kirkley Drive, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7RA.