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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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