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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Highfields School (63.0)
- Highfields School (43.5)
- Anthony Gell School (38.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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