St Anselm's School
URN: 113002 • Bakewell DE45 1DP
Overview
- Name
- St Anselm's School
- URN
- 113002
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Donnelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629812734
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanedge Road, Bakewell DE45 1DP
Summary
St. Anselm's School, located in Bakewell, Derbyshire, is an independent co-educational institution catering to children aged 3 to 13. Set in over 20 acres of the Peak District, the school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, encouraging students to enjoy their childhood while preparing them for future academic challenges. The school promotes an inclusive environment where pupils are motivated to embrace opportunities, develop resilience, and cultivate positive relationships.
The curriculum at St. Anselm's is designed to be engaging and supportive, with a strong focus on academic achievement alongside extracurricular activities. The school has a reputation for successfully preparing students for prestigious senior schools, fostering a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Facilities include a music block and a Lego Innovation Studio, enhancing both the academic and creative experiences of the students.
St. Anselm's prides itself on its community spirit, with parents, staff, and students working collaboratively to ensure a nurturing educational environment. The school's motto, "Esse Quam Videri" (to be rather than to seem to be), reflects its commitment to developing well-rounded, confident individuals who are prepared for their future endeavors.
The curriculum at St. Anselm's is designed to be engaging and supportive, with a strong focus on academic achievement alongside extracurricular activities. The school has a reputation for successfully preparing students for prestigious senior schools, fostering a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Facilities include a music block and a Lego Innovation Studio, enhancing both the academic and creative experiences of the students.
St. Anselm's prides itself on its community spirit, with parents, staff, and students working collaboratively to ensure a nurturing educational environment. The school's motto, "Esse Quam Videri" (to be rather than to seem to be), reflects its commitment to developing well-rounded, confident individuals who are prepared for their future endeavors.
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Nearby alternatives
- High Grange School (81.0)
- The Meadows (70.2)
- Stubbin Wood School (68.2)
- Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College (66.6)
- Alderwasley Hall School (66.3)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 123
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1948-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 123 | 64 | 59 | 320 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 134 | 77 | 57 | 320 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 90 | 82 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 90 | 82 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 106 | 101 | 320 | 0.00 |
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