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St Anselm's School
Stanedge Road, Bakewell, DE45 1DP
Independent school for ages 2–13 in Bakewell. Mixed intake, Church of England ethos.
St Anselm's School is a selective independent boarding prep school near Bakewell, Derbyshire, teaching boys and girls aged 2 to 13. It has nursery classes, special classes and a Church of England religious ethos.
Its ISI inspection in November 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met.
The school says childhood is celebrated and individuality nurtured, with opportunities to explore passions, build confidence and learn through experience. It highlights theatre, science, choir and cricket, as well as an indoor swimming pool, AstroTurf pitches and a 240-seat theatre in a Peak District setting.
Ages 2–13 · All-through
123 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed