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

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Derbyshire’s deadlines and how to apply →