The short version
Other independent school. 38% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 123
- Capacity
- 38%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stanedge Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Anselm's School a selective school?
Yes. St Anselm's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's School?
St Anselm's School currently has 123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anselm's School take?
St Anselm's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 13.
Where is St Anselm's School?
St Anselm's School is in Bakewell, DE45 1DP, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anselm's School have a sixth form?
No, St Anselm's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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