Anthony Gell School vs Middleton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony Gell School
Matlock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
776 students
Middleton Community Primary School
Matlock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Anthony Gell School Matlock, East Midlands | Middleton Community Primary School Matlock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #148 of 329 | #183 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1798 of 4,090 | #2655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 776 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 776 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | – |
| town | Matlock | Matlock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.anthonygell.co.uk | www.middleton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Middleton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 53.6).
- •Anthony Gell School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 93.
- •Anthony Gell School is a academy school while Middleton Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anthony Gell School better than Middleton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middleton Community Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 53.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anthony Gell School and Middleton Community Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Matlock and Matlock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anthony Gell School: 776. Middleton Community Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anthony Gell School and Middleton Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Anthony Gell School is 148th of 329 and Middleton Community Primary School is 183rd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).