Lady Manners School
URN: 112996 • Bakewell DE45 1JA
Overview
- Name
- Lady Manners School
- URN
- 112996
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 79.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Peat (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629812671
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shutts Lane, Bakewell DE45 1JA
Summary
Lady Manners School, located in Bakewell, Derbyshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school serving approximately 1,400 students aged 11-18. Established in 1636, the school has a rich history and is situated in the picturesque Peak District. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Pour Y Parvenir” or “Strive to Attain,” reflecting a commitment to high academic standards and personal development.
The curriculum at Lady Manners is ambitious and diverse, designed to cater to a wide range of interests and talents. The school emphasizes holistic education, offering numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and support systems to foster students' confidence and skills. Pastoral care is a priority, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Community involvement is integral to the school's identity, with various awards and affiliations highlighting its commitment to social responsibility. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering strong relationships that enhance the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Lady Manners is ambitious and diverse, designed to cater to a wide range of interests and talents. The school emphasizes holistic education, offering numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and support systems to foster students' confidence and skills. Pastoral care is a priority, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Community involvement is integral to the school's identity, with various awards and affiliations highlighting its commitment to social responsibility. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering strong relationships that enhance the educational experience for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1437
- Pupils
- 1400
- Boys
- 670
- Girls
- 730
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1400 | 670 | 730 | 1437 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1414 | 678 | 736 | 1437 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1353 | 658 | 695 | 1437 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1353 | 658 | 695 | 1461 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1336 | 656 | 680 | 1461 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1322 | 647 | 675 | 1461 | 6.40 |
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