Heanor Gate has been a specialist science college since 2002. The school has also been designated as a High Performing Specialist School and we have recently been awarded a second specialism in vocational studies. We are currently the lead school in the area for the new Diploma in IT.

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In the most recent OFSTED inspection the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. Read the report below.
 
 Morrison's 'Let's Grow'
Vouchers
Almost 2500 vouchers were sent in. These have been exchanged for a wormery, gardening gloves & tools and a range of plants and seeds.
Thank you for your help in improving our school grounds
 Think about the Environment 
 Visit Generation Green to find out how parents, teachers and students can  help improve the environment.
Targets for 2010 include reducing energy use in school and encouraging environmentally friendly travel including walking, cycling, buses and car sharing.
 
 
Latest News & Information 

 
Newsflash
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAGUE TABLES : The 2009 GCSEs results including English and Maths put Heanor Gate amongst the top 10 schools in Derbyshire and 2nd in Amber Valley, beaten only by Ecclesbourne. Congratulations on our best ever GCSE results.
NewsflashCONSULTATION ON ADMISSIONS : The school is required to consult with parents and other interested parties on the way admissions to the school are decided. Please visit the consultation page to find out more and contact the school if you have any comments.
 
 
School Orchard
The money raised from recycling  has paid for five fruit trees. Thanks to the Construction  group for helping to plant these. Our Morrison's rewards have also arrived so there will be plenty to do at gardening club on Wednesdays after half term. If you have expertise in growing veg or making compost please advise us!
 
Year 9 Options
Year 9 students are currently selecting their options for study in Years 10 and 11.
Use the links on the Careers and Life Skills page to find out more. Completed options forms must be handed in before February 1/2 term holiday.
 
Operation Read
A group of Year 9 students are taking part in 'Operation Read', trying to win an outdoor activity day by carrying out 'Reading Missions'. Their surveillance mission found evidence of reading around the school including recipes, instructions and notices, as well as text books, library books, newspapers and magazines.
Good luck to the group - watch out for more missions around school.
 
Useful Links for Parents
 
 
 
Useful Information

'Routes Ahead' is available
online to help students choose
their options for Year 10, or plan which courses to study after Year 11. Visit the Careers & Life Skills page for more advice and information

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Students & staff can also  reach their workspace at home using

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