Anthony Gell School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Anthony Gell School is a secondary school in Matlock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 18th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 February 2015, report published 18 March 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

124 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.8

45.8, 0.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.9%

41.9%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths65.3%

65.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc13.7%

13.7%, 26.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.79

3.79, 0.3 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

57 students

Average point score per A level entry35.59

35.59, 0.59 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

776 pupils on roll, with places for 825

Eligible for free school meals24.1%

24.1%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.4%

0.4%, 21.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.9%

16.9%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.1%

8.1%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Anthony Gell School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Highfields School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.0
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre	6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 44.3
The Ecclesbourne School	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 58.3
Swanwick Hall School	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.6
John Flamsteed Community School	7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 53.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Smith
Phone: 01629825577
Website: anthonygell.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DX
Local authority: Derbyshire
URN: 149644

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.