Anthony Gell School has a long history, dating back to 1576.
We are grateful to our former Headteacher, Roy Pearce, who has done much research and provided many of the documents below containing information of our past:
Early History
From 1576 to the end of 18th century
The 19th Century
A short summary of Wirksworth Grammar School in the 19th century
The Early 20th Century
Anthony Gell School – 1965 Onwards
Fifty years of Anthony Gell as a comprehensive school