Welcome to the Tatler Prep School of the Year 2021

A day and boarding school which provides the highest standard of education for boys and girls from rising 3 to 13 years. Set in over 20 acres of magnificent Peak District countryside, here children can enjoy their childhood and experience a school life that is packed with adventure, excitement and is quite simply, second to none.

Discover S. Anselm’s for yourself

Lent Term Open Week
Monday 24th to Saturday 29th January 2022

We warmly invite you to step through our doors and experience S. Anselm’s school life and lessons in full swing. You will also have the opportunity to personally meet our Headteacher, Mr Thompson, who will share with you what makes S. Anselm’s the first choice for families looking for the very best learning environment for their child.

To book an appointment during Open Week, visit us at another time, or to enquire about the availability of a space for your child(ren), please email our
Director of Admissions, Mrs Cheryl Stevens: admissions@anselms.co.uk

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Proud to be awarded

Tatler Prep School of the Year 2021

We are passionate about offering a first class education and a joyful school life within our caring school community, set withing this idyllic part of the UK

Click here to find out more about how S. Anselm’s earned this privileged award

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S. Anselm's Latest News

S. Anselm’s named Tatler Prep School of the Year 2021

6 Oct

We are delighted to announce that S. Anselm’s has been crowned Prep School of the Year at the Tatler Schools Awards Ceremony 2021

Inspired by Hundertwasser

12 Jan

Year 3 have been studying the Austrian artist and architect, Hundertwasswer, whose work has inspired colourful creations of their own!

New Year House Quiz

10 Jan

There’s nothing like a quiz to help gear the mind up for the New Year and our Prep School pupils rose to the challenge!

S. Anselm’s Festival of Carols & Lessons

22 Dec

Our candlelit Festival of Carols & Lessons in Bakewell Parish Church drew our Michaelmas Term to a joyful close

Year 6 explore Tudor Haddon

7 Dec

Year 6 embarked on their own adventure to learn about the history of Haddon Hall and the traditions of Christmas in times gone by

"Set in the middle of Chatsworth country, S. Anselm's is a joyous, non- selective haven with all the bells and whistles ...

… There were choir tours to Salzburg and Prague last year, and the cricket team took the Isle of Wight by storm on their unbeaten tour. The sparkly new Lego Innovation Studio is techtastic, and pupils whizz off to the country’s finest – Eton, Harrow, Stowe and, the latest offering, S. Anselm’s College”

Tatler Schools Guide 2018

"S. Anselm’s has exceeded our expectations with the seamless transition into virtual schooling” ...

… With a full timetable, live lessons and 1:1 catch-up level of support my children have received over the past few months has been exceptional.”

a current S. Anselm’s parent

“Over many years S. Anselm’s has been a key feeder school for Shrewsbury School, and we have welcomed dozens of terrific pupils to Shrewsbury ...

… They fit in easily to our boarding community, and many move on to leadership positions within the school – this year, a former S. Anselm’s pupil is house captain of one of our boys’ houses, and another is house captain of our of our girls’ houses. The pupils arrive with a “work hard, play hard” approach which serves them well at Shrewsbury.”

Mr Martin Cropper, Director of Admissions, Shrewsbury School

"When all around us is uncertainty, it is very reassuring to have complete confidence in the school to adapt and continue to provide an outstanding service.”

a current S. Anselm’s parent

"It was an easy decision to send our daughter to S. Anselm’s. The quality of education is second to none in the area.”

a current S. Anselm’s parent

"We have always rated S. Anselm's pupils highly at Oundle: down-to-earth, hard-working and with parents who generally share our vision of education"

Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen, Headmistress, Oundle

“The traditional all round ethos nurtured in this jewel of Derbyshire’s schools is excellent preparation ...

… for the palate of opportunities offered at a school like Uppingham. Uppingham values its excellent relationship with S. Anselm’s: the values and ambition developed at Prep School sees S. Anselm’s children thrive here”

Mr Charlie Bostock, Registrar, Uppingham School

"Terrific facilities include a well-designed music block where we watched children rehearsing for an arts evening ...

… No doubt the excellent food contributes to the success of S. Anselm’s sport, which is taken seriously and played with zest and skill. County players abound in all areas, and there is huge excitement, though not at the expense of academic work.”

Good Schools Guide

"Parents, staff and children all seem to have worked as a team to ensure no child has missed out on their education” ...

… Together we have achieved something extraordinary.”

a current S. Anselm’s parent

"Throughout the difficult past few weeks, your staff have been totally amazing with both our children’s online lesson planning and teaching. Their support and skills have been priceless.”

a current S. Anselm’s parent

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+44 (0) 1629 812734
Stanedge Road, Bakewell
Derbyshire, DE45 1DP

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Discover S. Anselm’s for yourself

Lent Term Open WeekMonday 24th to Saturday 29th January 2022

Proud to be awarded

Tatler Prep School of the Year 2021

We are passionate about offering a first class education and a joyful school life within our caring school community, set withing this idyllic part of the UK

GET IN TOUCH

GET IN TOUCH

S. Anselm's Latest News

"Set in the middle of Chatsworth country, S. Anselm's is a joyous, non- selective haven with all the bells and whistles ...

"S. Anselm’s has exceeded our expectations with the seamless transition into virtual schooling” ...

… With a full timetable, live lessons and 1:1 catch-up level of support my children have received over the past few months has been exceptional.”

“Over many years S. Anselm’s has been a key feeder school for Shrewsbury School, and we have welcomed dozens of terrific pupils to Shrewsbury ...

Mr Martin Cropper, Director of Admissions, Shrewsbury School

"When all around us is uncertainty, it is very reassuring to have complete confidence in the school to adapt and continue to provide an outstanding service.”

"It was an easy decision to send our daughter to S. Anselm’s. The quality of education is second to none in the area.”

"We have always rated S. Anselm's pupils highly at Oundle: down-to-earth, hard-working and with parents who generally share our vision of education"

Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen, Headmistress, Oundle

“The traditional all round ethos nurtured in this jewel of Derbyshire’s schools is excellent preparation ...

… for the palate of opportunities offered at a school like Uppingham. Uppingham values its excellent relationship with S. Anselm’s: the values and ambition developed at Prep School sees S. Anselm’s children thrive here”

Mr Charlie Bostock, Registrar, Uppingham School

"Terrific facilities include a well-designed music block where we watched children rehearsing for an arts evening ...

… No doubt the excellent food contributes to the success of S. Anselm’s sport, which is taken seriously and played with zest and skill. County players abound in all areas, and there is huge excitement, though not at the expense of academic work.”

"Parents, staff and children all seem to have worked as a team to ensure no child has missed out on their education” ...

… Together we have achieved something extraordinary.”

"Throughout the difficult past few weeks, your staff have been totally amazing with both our children’s online lesson planning and teaching. Their support and skills have been priceless.”

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Parents

Faculties

Get in Touch

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Lent Term Open Week
Monday 24th to Saturday 29th January 2022