Anthony Gell School
URN: 149644 • Matlock DE4 4DX
Overview
- Name
- Anthony Gell School
- URN
- 149644
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Malcolm Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629825577
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4DX
Summary
Anthony Gell School, located in Matlock, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 781 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 825. The school has a strong emphasis on pastoral care, aiming to create a supportive environment where students feel safe, happy, and confident. The school prides itself on understanding each student's individual strengths and aspirations, tailoring its curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
With a significant portion of its intake coming from outside the local catchment area, Anthony Gell School has become a popular choice for families in the Derbyshire Dales. The school fosters a culture of aspiration, encouraging students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
The school community is engaged and supportive, with a commitment to providing varied learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the school’s activities and to reach out for more information about the educational experiences offered at Anthony Gell School.
With a significant portion of its intake coming from outside the local catchment area, Anthony Gell School has become a popular choice for families in the Derbyshire Dales. The school fosters a culture of aspiration, encouraging students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
The school community is engaged and supportive, with a commitment to providing varied learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the school’s activities and to reach out for more information about the educational experiences offered at Anthony Gell School.
Useful links
- Governance and Support (governance)
- Anthony Gell Foundation (governance)
- Governing Body (governance)
- The Giving Machine (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies and Reference (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our School Day & Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Highfields School (63.0)
- Anthony Gell School (60.5)
- Highfields School (43.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 825
- Pupils
- 781
- Boys
- 395
- Girls
- 386
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- 2023-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 781 | 395 | 386 | 825 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 824 | 419 | 405 | 825 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 825 |
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