S. Anselm's School, Bakewell | The Good Schools Guide

S. Anselm's School
Stanedge Road
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DP
Head: Frank Thompson
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 16.
Boarding: Yes
Local authority: Derbyshire
Pupils: 221
Religion: Christian Inter-denominational
Fees: Day £10,950 - £20,700; Boarding £26,100 pa
Open days: Individual family visits and tours
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What The Good Schools Guide says..

Setting off a high-altitude balloon and tracking it from the comfort of a classroom is nothing new, but this is the kind of school that literally goes the extra mile, or hundred. S Anselmians think nothing of jumping in a minibus and driving four hours to Norfolk on an epic balloon chase. There’s no holding back: ‘We wipe the floor with other schools, despite our small size,’ say PE staff. Pupils compete nationally in swimming and netball and have had an unbeaten season in rugby...

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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 January 2020, Frank Thompson. Previously head at Stoke College. Other posts include deputy head at Mount St Mary’s, head at Kilgraston and director of admissions at Ampleforth College.

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. New entrants to the college have an assessment and interview with the head and head of college. When one recent recruit instinctively opened the door for us, the deputy mused that students soon slot into the S Anselm's way of life.

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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)

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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