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Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4DX
Anthony Gell School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Derbyshire). It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Sixth form, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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