St Anselm's School, Bakewell
St Anselm's School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 13 in Bakewell. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Anselm's School in detail
St Anselm's School in its own words
In its own words: "We can easily find ourselves comparing a list of facts and figures: destinations, results and facilities. Of course, these things matter. I believe that there is a far more important question to consider: At S. Anselm’s, we believe childhood should not be rushed. It should be climbed, explored, performed, questioned and discovered. That belief shapes everything we do."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, yoga, drama, choir, ukulele and chess.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 21 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rowsley South (Peak Rail), about 4 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fire Station (adjacent), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
17 September 2026
Routine Inspection
4 November 2025
Short Visit
12 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
12 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 December 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
10 November 2015
Integrated
20 November 2012
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from St Anselm's School
Supporting the people of Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
12 May 2026
S. Anselm’s Appoints New Head
5 May 2026
Chapel Choir Lisbon Tour 2026
17 Apr 2026
Guiding young people through an AI world
16 Feb 2026
Hosting the England Elite Youth Rugby Academy
13 Feb 2026
Outstanding performances at the ISA National Hockey Tournament
5 Feb 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
31%
Available places
98 pupils
320 places
222 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bakewell
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bakewell
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
54
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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Questions parents ask about St Anselm's School
When was St Anselm's School last inspected?
St Anselm's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.
How many pupils go to St Anselm's School?
St Anselm's School has around 98 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Anselm's School?
St Anselm's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Anselm's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Anselm's School?
St Anselm's School is at Stanedge Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)