Coppice Primary School vs Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coppice Primary School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
| Measure | Coppice Primary School Heanor, East Midlands | Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #407 of 1,516 | #121 of 329 |
| National rank | #5416 of 15,697 | #1532 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 235 | 1,493 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 1,493 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Heanor | Heanor |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.coppice.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | heanorgatespencer.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coppice Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 59.1).
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 235.
- •Coppice Primary School is a local authority school while Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coppice Primary School better than Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coppice Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 59.1 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 Coppice Primary School and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Heanor and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coppice Primary School: 235. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy: 1,493. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coppice Primary School and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy rank in East Midlands?
Coppice Primary School is 407th of 1,516 and Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is 121st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).