Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Heanor, DE75 7RA
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
3 of 8 in Amber Valley
Pupils
1,493
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 48.8 | 49.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 46% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 56% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.14 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aldercar High School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
- John Flamsteed Community School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- The Ripley Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Hall Park Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre · 3.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 50% in England
The neighbourhood
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is in Heanor Gate & Aldercar (typical home £225,250, crime average).
What is Heanor Gate Spencer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Heanor Gate Spencer Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.