S. Anselm's School
Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands · DE45 1DP
Set in Bakewell, Derbyshire, S. Anselm's is a small independent school of around 97 pupils spanning ages 3 to 16, with boarding available alongside day places. Its size lends it an intimate, close-knit character, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it good overall in its most recent inspection. Most strikingly, pupils' personal development was rated excellent, the highest available grade, and the school met all compliance requirements. Under headteacher Peter Cook, it offers a small-school education with the option of boarding right through to GCSE age.
97
Pupils
good
ISI
£33,480
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Pupils
- 97
- Location
- Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.sanselms.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01629 812734
Headteacher
Headteacher Peter Cook
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Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of education good, while reserving its highest mark for personal development, suggesting a school where character and wellbeing are particular strengths. A notable 17 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, well above what many schools record, pointing to a setting attentive to a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are offered for able pupils.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.07%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span music, art and sport as well as academics, reflecting where the school invests its co-curricular energy. Phones are handed in to the office during the school day and used only with express permission, keeping the focus firmly on activities and learning.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Learners not to use mobile phones unless express permission given; phones handed in to school office during school hours; if pupils need to contact parents, they use school phone
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,870 - £33,480
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,999 - £33,480
Some means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
The last word
A small, all-through independent in the heart of Derbyshire where personal development genuinely shines. Best suited to families wanting an intimate, supportive environment with the flexibility of boarding.
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S. Anselm's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is S. Anselm's School located?
S. Anselm's School is located at Bakewell, Bakewell, DE45 1DP.
What type of school is S. Anselm's School?
S. Anselm's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend S. Anselm's School?
S. Anselm's School has approximately 97 pupils on roll.
What is S. Anselm's School's inspection rating?
S. Anselm's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 4 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.