Heanor Gate Spencer Academy vs Mundy CofE Junior School
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.
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
Mundy CofE Junior School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
193 students
| Measure | Heanor Gate Spencer Academy Heanor, East Midlands | Mundy CofE Junior School Heanor, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #121 of 329 | #1305 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1532 of 4,090 | #13842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,493 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | heanorgatespencer.org.uk/ | www.mundyjunior.org |
The verdict
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 20.9).
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 193.
- •Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is a academy school while Mundy CofE Junior School is a local authority 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 Heanor Gate Spencer Academy better than Mundy CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Heanor Gate Spencer Academy ranks higher (59.1 vs 20.9 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 Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and Mundy CofE Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Heanor and Heanor in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy: 1,493. Mundy CofE Junior School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heanor Gate Spencer Academy and Mundy CofE Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy is 121st of 329 and Mundy CofE Junior School is 1305th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).