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Anthony Gell School

State school · Matlock, DE4 4DX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 781 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
781 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Malcolm Kelly

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Wirksworth Junior School 27 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Crich Junior School 10 %
Middleton Community Primary School 9 %
Cromford Church of England Primary School 6 %
Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School 5 %
Brassington Primary School 5 %
Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School 5 %
Crich Carr CofE Primary School 4 %
Carsington and Hopton Primary School 3 %
Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary & Nursery School 3 %
Lea Primary School 3 %
Turnditch Church of England Primary School 3 %
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
35.23
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
47
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

781
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Wirksworth
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 4DX
Get directions

Telephone: 01629 825577

Email: enquiries@anthonygell.co.uk

Website: http://www.anthonygell.co.uk

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information Anthony Gell School Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX
781 Pupil numbers
24.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
47 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.90
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.27 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 144 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
38.7%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.23
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 C
Psychology GCE A level 14 C
Physics GCE A level 6 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 9 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 13 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 A
Chemistry GCE A level 8 A
Biology GCE A level 14 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Anthony Gell School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

We provide in-class support for a wide range of studebts with special needs. We all provide small group support for basic skills in literacy and numeracy. Our Support Centre provides support for students with behavioural and emotional difficulties and is run by a dedicated team of teaching assistants. We have a multi-agency group which meets every fortnight and includes a wide range of internal and external agencies. This allows us to give swift and easy referral to students and families needing support.

4.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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