Anthony Gell School

URN: 112968 • Matlock DE4 4DX

Overview

Name
Anthony Gell School
URN
112968
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Malcolm Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4DX

Summary

Anthony Gell School, located in Matlock, Derbyshire, is a voluntary controlled secondary school with a mixed-gender student body of 858 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 825. The school has a strong emphasis on pastoral care, fostering an environment where students feel safe, happy, and confident. This supportive atmosphere encourages students to aspire to achieve their personal goals while receiving tailored educational experiences that cater to their individual strengths and learning styles.

The curriculum at Anthony Gell School is designed to be relevant and engaging, with a commitment to academic excellence reflected in consistently high student outcomes at both GCSE and A-level. The school prides itself on celebrating individuality within a cohesive community, helping students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for future success.

As a member of the Embark Federation, Anthony Gell School actively engages with its local community and promotes values of care, aspiration, and achievement. The growing popularity of the school, with a significant portion of its intake coming from outside its catchment area, highlights its reputation as a desirable educational institution in the Derbyshire Dales.

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Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
825
Pupils
858
Boys
423
Girls
435
FSM %
19.60
Open date
Close date
2023-07-31
Last Ofsted
2018-10-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 858 423 435 825 19.60
2024-09-11 858 423 435 825 19.60
2023-09-11 835 405 430 825 18.60
2022-09-11 835 405 430 825 18.60
2021-09-11 825 405 420 825 17.10
2020-09-11 800 403 397 796 12.00

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