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Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DX, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
781
Capacity
825
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational environment, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.8, which places it in the top 50% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 67% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.07882, -1.57148 · DE4 4DX
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149644
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.anthonygell.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Anthony Gell School rated by Ofsted?
Anthony Gell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2015.
Is Anthony Gell School a good school?
Anthony Gell School scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Anthony Gell School in GCSEs?
Anthony Gell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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