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.
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01629 812 734
Stronger together – two leading independent schools to join forces
Two leading independent schools are coming together to build firm foundations for the future and provide more opportunities for pupils today and tomorrow.
Governors have decided that South Yorkshire’s Birkdale and the Peak District’s S. Anselm’s will join forces from the start of the new academic year in September, and build on both school’s traditions, dating back to 1888.
Birkdale School, based in Sheffield, celebrates its 120th year in 2024. It is a day school for boys and girls, with children aged between 4 and 18 while S. Anselm’s, part of the community in Bakewell since 1888, is a day and boarding school for boys and girls from age 3 to 13.
S. Anselm’s will become part of the Birkdale family but there will be no day-to-day changes for pupils, families or staff at either school as we design the details, together, of the new opportunities the coming together will bring at both schools.
The leadership of both organisations will explore opportunities for both school communities building on a shared ethos of academic excellence that is grounded in a nurturing and caring environment.
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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
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S. Anselm's Latest News

Making Music at Michaelmas Concert
On the evening of Monday 27th November, S. Anselm’s School hosted there annual Michaelmas Concert. Ensembles and soloists rocked the audience…

We Will Remember Them
On Friday we held our Remembrance Service on the Head’s Lawn. A beautiful service of readings, hymns and remembering those brave men who fell serving our country,

Grandparent Afternoon Tea
What a treat! We invited S. Anselm’s grandparents for an afternoon tea and they were a delight to host. After a warm welcome from Mrs Donnelly, the music started.

Learning Beyond the Classroom
Year 1 had a brilliant time at Bolsover Castle. They enjoyed noting the features of the castle on their clip boards, and…
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There is no better way to get a taste of all that S. Anselm’s has to offer than to come and visit us. Call us to arrange a time convenient to you.
Open mornings
Our Open Mornings are an ideal way to discover more about S. Anselm’s and meet our pupils and staff.
Contact us
The school office is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays during term time.
Directions
S. Anselm’s is located in the heart of the Peak District, sitting on the crest of the hill above the picturesque market town of Bakewell.

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- head@anselms.co.uk
- +44 (0) 1629 812734
- Stanedge Road, Bakewell
- Derbyshire, DE45 1DP