Uniform
The S. Anselm’s uniform is a central part of our school’s culture and we encourage all pupils to take pride in their appearance and value the sense of identity that their uniform provides.
Uniform lists for all parts of the school are available to download from the links in the right hand margin of this page.
The Prep School and Pre-Prep have Summer and Winter variations to the children’s uniform, which are worn as follows.
Michaelmas Term | First half | Summer Uniform |
Second half | Winter Uniform | |
Lent Term | First half | Winter Uniform |
Second half | Winter Uniform | |
Summer Term | First half | Summer Uniform |
Second half | Summer Uniform |
Parents are asked to ensure that all clothing – including shoes – is clean, in a good state of repair and clearly labelled with your child’s initials. Please note that all clothes and towels should be labelled with sew-on name labels only.
Bath towels (not bath sheets) for boarding and sports should be looped in the middle of the long side, with a name label sewn in one corner.
Suppliers & Uniform Guidance
Details of our school suppliers for uniform, PE/games kit and specific items are detailed below, together with school requirements/specifications for other items such as shoes and accessories.
For uniform lists, please see the right hand column of this page.
School Uniform
Parade School Wear (formerly Kick Off Sport)
Holt Lane, Matlock, DE4 3LY*
t: 01629 55685
Uniform can be purchased (as well as tried on) in their Matlock premises, where free parking is available. All uniform and other key school items can also be purchased online at the Parade School Wear website.
*please note the new Holt Lane address, open from 1st July 2022.
School Ties
School ties can be purchased from the School Office.
School Shoes
School shoes should be smart black shoes with laces, buckle or velcro fastenings. Black trainers are not permitted in place of formal shoes.
Games & PE Kit
Sports Kit Check List
Please use the Sports Kit Check List to ensure that your child(ren) have the correct sports kit in their bags each week for Games/PE.
Mouth Guards
Until further notice, S. Anselm’s customised mouth guards should be ordered online from Opro (priced £44.99), via the dedicated link below. The guards are then delivered to your home and are ready to use within minutes.
Please note: When going through the ordering process that there is no need to select upgrades to the standard customised guard.
Swimming Kit
Swimming kit including school logo swimming caps, boys’ swimming jammers and girls’ swimming costumes, should be purchased from Parade School Wear.
As an optional extra, a S. Anselm’s branded swim towel can be purchased from the school office.
Jewellery
No jewellery is permitted in school.
Traditional wrist watches (not smart watches) are permitted for children in the Prep School upwards.
Hair
For long hair that needs to be tied back, please use plain navy or black hairbands, bobbles or slides only.
Boarding Kit
Laundry bags (for new boarders only) should be purchased from: www.washingnet.co.uk (please ensure these are code Z100L)
Uniform Lists
Prep School
Pre-Prep
Pre-School
Second Hand Shop
School operates a second hand shop to enable parents to purchase good quality pre-used items of uniform.
Please enquire at the school office for sales and donations.
Sports Kit Check List
Please use the Sports Kit Check List here to ensure that children have the correct sports kit in their bags each week for Games/PE. There may also be times throughout the year that pupils wish to bring in specialist equipment such as goalkeeper gloves, hockey gloves and cricket pads.

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