An education at S. Anselm's is an education for life. We believe that high standards are important both inside and outside the classroom, and we set great store by the development of good manners, self -discipline and consideration for others.
At S. Anselm's we accommodate children of all abilities. To begin with the children are placed in, usually, two sets of mixed ability although they are set according to ability for Maths. Later on, most year groups are divided into three streams, with individual subject setting, taught by specialist teachers. With average class sizes of 12, teachers are always able to give pupils individual attention. The scholars are set in the fast stream where they are stretched to attain academic excellence. The middle and lower streams work towards Common Entrance at 13+. Pupils who have a specific learning difficulty are able to work at a pace suited to their needs.
We follow the National Curriculum but subjects are explored in greater depth than this requires. French is the principal modern language taught; two thirds of pupils study Classical Latin and a few scholars learn Ancient Greek. The two Information and Communication Technology suites are used by the whole school, and the two Science Laboratories, Art and Pottery Rooms allow for practical subjects to be given great emphasis.
We are very proud of our academic record. Over the past few years excellent Common Entrance grades have been achieved and numerous major academic awards have been won to many top Public Schools. S. Anselm's children go on to a variety of schools, including Ampleforth, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Downe House, Eton, Giggleswick, Harrow, Malvern, Moreton Hall, Oakham, Oundle, Queen Margaret's (York), Repton, Rugby, St.Edward's (Oxford), Sedbergh, Shrewsbury, Tudor Hall, Uppingham, Winchester and Wycombe Abbey.
Scholarships
2011 has once again been a wonderfully successful year for our scholarship candidates. Over twenty awards and exhibitions have been achieved to Denstone College, Derby High School, Repton, Oundle, Uppingham and Worksop College. And again, those who were not ultimately successful in their academic scholarships attained such high marks in their papers that they were not asked to take Common Entrance in any subject.
During 2010-11 awards were as follows:
Olivia C Academic Exhibition to Denstone College
Sports Scholarship to Denstone College
Yasmin D General Exhibition to Denstone College
Beth M Headmaster’s Award to Derby High School
Annie G-P CB Fry Award to Repton
Arabella H CB Fry Award to Repton
Ben E Academic Exhibition to Repton
Edward H General Exhibition to Repton
Chloe R-S Sports Scholarship to Repton
Art Exhibition to Repton
Henry F Academic Exhibition to Repton
ICT Exhibition to Repton
Izaac C Art Scholarship to Repton
Kevin H Hesse (top academic) Scholarship to Repton
ICT Scholarship to Repton
William H Art Exhibition to Repton
Alexandre V General Scholarship to Oundle
Charles L Academic Scholarship to Oundle
Nancy S Thring Scholarship (All-Rounder) to Uppingham
Lily S Thring Scholarship (All-Rounder) to Uppingham
Charles H Harden Award (All-Rounder) to Worksop College
With a large number of candidates for 2011-12 we are confident that our boys and girls will once again be awarded scholarships and exhibitions to their senior schools
SRT
September 2011