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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Heanor Area

Heanor's secondary education is served by Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a state academy rated Good by Ofsted that achieves an Attainment 8 score of 50, above England's average of 39. The school's EBacc Average Point Score of 5 exceeds the national average of 4, reflecting strong performance in core academic subjects. Families in Heanor and surrounding areas including Langley Mill and Loscoe benefit from this well-established comprehensive school with consistent results and strong community ties. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Heanor

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Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor Gate