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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils build rich and detailed knowledge over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely well behaved; bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject experts.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skillfully break down learning into small steps.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate the support and high-quality training opportunities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions.
Communication: Parents captured the view 'nothing is too much trouble'.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are relentless in providing the best education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe with trusted adults.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of clubs, Combined Cadet Force, and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: All pupils can participate in activities.
Career Counselling Services: Tailored careers information advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form benefit from high-quality education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear processes for identifying and supporting pupils.
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Heanor Gate Science College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

It has 1388 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

90.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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As the Principal of Heanor Gate School, I feel incredibly honoured to work with the children, staff, parents, and governors who all demand the highest standards of our institution. We are convinced that we will provide every child with the greatest results possible for their educational path since we firmly believe in our vision and goals. Recent achievements in exam performance and an Ofsted GOOD rating should give all parents and carers a lot of trust in our school. Every action we take will be guided by our school's motto, "Aspire, Learn, Achieve," which is a shared vision in which every member of the school community may participate. All of the kids under our supervision will be held to the highest standards, we will insist. Making sure that every student, in every subject, in every session, experiences high quality learning every day within the school is a crucial part of our daily work. In addition, we acknowledge that every student has a unique set of social, emotional, and personal requirements that may call for assistance. Additionally, each student's Achievement Team and Personal Tutor provide continuing support for each student as part of Heanor Gate School's highly valued introduction programme.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.5 - 16.3
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 48% 98% 55%
Grade 5 or above A Level 3.70% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.33 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 28.94% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 43.48% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 54% 19.88% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 8.69% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 12.8% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.68 2.67 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 90% 89.54% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 206 140 144
Pupils staying in education 71% 80.63% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 36.22% 32.75%
School sixth forms 45% 27.54% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 1% 6.26% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 10.74% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 4.89% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 10% 4.07% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.18 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 31.72% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 44.28% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 36% 18.74% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 10.52% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 13.98% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.42 2.76 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 85.82% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 131 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 79.75% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 36.82% 34.03%
School sixth forms 53% 26.93% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 6% 7.61% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 8.39% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 3.09% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.13 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 3 29.63% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 4 44.55% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 61% 22.25% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 6 10.79% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 14 15.23% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.45 2.77 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 83.69% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 228 126 135
Pupils staying in education 81% 73.69% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 34.63% 33.3%
School sixth forms 55% 27.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 4% 8.91% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 2.83% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 6.43% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.63% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 9 28.71% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 10 42.79% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 20.5% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 6 8.58% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 8 12.65% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.38 2.66 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 90.43% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 151 140
Pupils staying in education 75% 77.43% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 39.25% 28.32%
School sixth forms 40% 31.21% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 6.11% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.21% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 14% 5.57% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.21% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.21 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 38% 29.51% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 44.71% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 21% 21.17% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 13.56% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 14.71% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 87.79% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 221 160 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 76% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 42.83% 30.56%
School sixth forms 36% 33.13% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 4.63% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0.21% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 14% 8.96% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.79% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.48 29.75 29.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.46 29.9 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 3.70% 11.9% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 133 131 201
Students staying in education 53% 57.68% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 8.5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 23% 24.05% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.68% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.54 33.03 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.5 31.29 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 19.6% 15.29% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 120 156 248
Students staying in education 53% 58.23% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 7.45% 5%
Students entering employment 25% 18.77% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.91% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.19 2 29.98 29.38
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.86 4 29.45 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 2.0% 10.62% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 75 226 231
Students staying in education 57% 57.69% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 13.5% 7.78%
Students entering employment 25% 18.75% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 6.44% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.59 5 29.21 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.26 2 29.52 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.8% 13.1% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 13 29.33% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 7.4% 5.54%
Students entering employment 19% 16.07% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.33% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.63 28.52 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.65 30.8 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.8% 13.19% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 10 2 3
Students staying in education 22 33.14% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 10.29% 6.37%
Students entering employment 24% 19.57% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 3.93% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025
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17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heanor Gate Science College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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