Aldercar High School vs Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercar High School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
648 students
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
| Measure | Aldercar High School Nottingham, East Midlands | Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 329 | #121 of 329 |
| National rank | #3872 of 4,090 | #1532 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 648 | 1,493 |
| Pupils on roll | 648 | 1,493 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.4% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.58 | 4.55 |
| A level points per entry | 17.6 | 34.0 |
| town | Nottingham | Heanor |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.aldercarhigh.co.uk | heanorgatespencer.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 13.1).
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 648.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldercar High School better than Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heanor Gate Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.1 vs 13.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldercar High School and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldercar High School: 648. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy: 1,493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldercar High School and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Aldercar High School is 314th of 329 and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is 121st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).