S. Anselm's School A GSG School
- S. Anselm's School
Stanedge Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DP - Head: Mrs Lisa Donnelly
- T 01629 812734
- F 01629 814742
- E [email protected]
- W www.sanselms.co.uk/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Derbyshire
- Pupils: 140
- Religion: Christian Inter-denominational
- Fees: Day £12,405 - £23,445; Boarding £29,520 - £32,295 pa
- Open days: See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Birkdale School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Locality – in the awe-inspiring Peak District – is massively important: ‘It’s everything about us and shapes us as a school.’ Simple things like using Derbyshire oatcakes in their pancake day races and studying iconic Derbytonians. Since most children live in the locality, it is easy for the school to integrate naturally into local life and create a sense of community. Local state schools are invited periodically for sporting events, computer programming and science workshops. There is so much going on here that it’s not a case of ticking boxes, but more what…
What the school says...
S. Anselm's is one of the country's leading prep schools. We provide a happy and thriving environment where children are encouraged to give their best and to flourish amidst traditional values.
We prepare children for their journey through life, equipping our boys and girls with the wisdom and skills to succeed. We look to do so in a fun and engaging way, whilst encouraging good manners and humanity. The safe, homely and family environment in stunning Derbyshire countryside lends itself to superb opportunities for the strong boarding community. They delight in the strength and breadth of the activities programme, whilst being supported emotionally and academically by the school's dedicated pastoral team. Despite having no academic entry requirements, at 13 more than half our pupils win a scholarship which is a tribute to the quality of the teaching at the school and the small average class sizes. We would love to meet you and encourage you to come and see us in action. ...Read more
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Sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headteacher
Since September 2023, Lisa Donnelly, previously senior deputy head for four years. She joined the school 26 years ago and later became head of pre-prep. She has a passion for sport and her mantra is for children to ‘work hard, play hard and get the most out of every day’. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dogs in the Peak District.
Entrance
Most pupils join the non-selective nursery or pre-prep; prep school entry subject to an interview with the head and report from their previous school.
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Special Education Needs
S. Anselm's is a mainstream school and as such we welcome pupils with a broad cross section of ability. Gifted children are stretched and those with specific learning difficulties have access to dedicated one-to-one specialist teaching. All children are fully integrated into every aspect of life at the school. 09-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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