Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
URN: 137606 • Heanor DE75 7RA
Overview
- Name
- Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
- URN
- 137606
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Jones (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01773716396
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kirkley Drive, Heanor DE75 7RA
Summary
      Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Heanor, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,423 students and a capacity of 1,357. As an academy converter, it operates under the Spencer Academies Trust, which aims to provide high-quality education across its network of schools. The academy has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student development.
The school offers an aspirational curriculum designed to help students reach their full potential. It incorporates various learning experiences, including 'immersion days' and residential trips, to enhance educational engagement and personal growth. Significant investments in ICT have also been made to support modern teaching methods.
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging students to thrive both academically and socially. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration and commitment among staff and students, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every learner can flourish.
      The school offers an aspirational curriculum designed to help students reach their full potential. It incorporates various learning experiences, including 'immersion days' and residential trips, to enhance educational engagement and personal growth. Significant investments in ICT have also been made to support modern teaching methods.
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging students to thrive both academically and socially. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration and commitment among staff and students, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every learner can flourish.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Ofsted (download)
- Term Dates 2026-27 (other)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heanor Gate Science College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1357
- Pupils
- 1423
- Boys
- 707
- Girls
- 716
- FSM %
- 31.60
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1423 | 707 | 716 | 1357 | 31.60 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1388 | 686 | 702 | 1357 | 30.40 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 1331 | 665 | 666 | 1357 | 27.10 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 1331 | 665 | 666 | 1357 | 27.10 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 1357 | 668 | 689 | 1357 | 23.60 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 1334 | 660 | 674 | 1344 | 18.30 | 
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