2026 Best Secondary Schools in Matlock Area

Matlock secondary schools serve this market town in the Derbyshire Dales, with 2 schools both rated Good or Outstanding—achieving 100% compared to England's 86%. Highfields School and Anthony Gell School deliver strong GCSE results with an average Attainment 8 score of 46, above the England average of 39. Families in Matlock benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with close community ties and a focus on academic achievement in this distinctive Peak District setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.