Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heanor Gate Spencer Academy.

Heanor, DE757RA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.7%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kirkley Drive
Heanor, DE757RA
Phone
1773716396
Website
heanorgatespencer.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137606
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA
Website
https://heanorgatespencer.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,357 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,388
Free School Meals
31.3% (434 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
15.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
131 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
15.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
34.1 (+14.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.7 (+10.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.8 (+9.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
87 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,388 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Learn and Achieve"

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal states it is an honour to lead Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, recognised as Outstanding and World Class. He highlights progress since 2016, a commitment to high standards, strong discipline, Team Heanor values, and a culture that aims to challenge, support and enable students to flourish.

Facilities

Hair and beauty salon Common room Study areas Café T Block building with personal care suite, Achievement Centre, low sensory room for ASD, and classrooms for small group interventions New Sixth Form Building

Curriculum Highlights

English Computing & Business DTVA (Design & Technology and Visual Arts) Humanities Maths Modern Foreign Languages PE & Performing Arts Science Social Sciences

SEND Provision

The school’s SEND provision is delivered by the Inclusion and Intervention team. It identifies and assesses students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, supports learning difficulties, and advises teachers on meeting students’ needs. Each child with SEND has a key worker, and the team includes a SENCo and other staff who support transition, assessments and interventions. Contact details for the SENCo are provided.

Admissions Criteria

Spencer Academies Trust schools are typically over-subscribed, but individual academies may have places available. They observe local authority admissions protocols, with priority given to children from feeder schools and partners within the Trust. Above all, the Trust is non-selective.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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