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Anthony Gell School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Anthony Gell School is a academy converter secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 781 pupils, and a capacity of 825 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

781

Pupils

825

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Anthony Gell School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Anthony Gell School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Anthony Gell School — School Information

Full address
Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4DX
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149644

Other Secondary Schools in Matlock

If Anthony Gell School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Matlock are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Anthony Gell School

Is Anthony Gell School oversubscribed?

Anthony Gell School is operating close to its capacity of 825 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Anthony Gell School?

Admission to Anthony Gell School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Anthony Gell School cover?

Anthony Gell School is a secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Anthony Gell School?

Anthony Gell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.