S. Anselm's Preparatory School is a private school located in Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the heart of the Peak District. Founded in 1888. Winner of the Tatler Schools Guide title: Prep School of the Year 2021,[2] it offers flexi, weekly and full boarding for pupils aged 3–13.[3]
| S. Anselm's School | |
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| Address | |
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Stanedge Road , , DE45 1DP England | |
| Coordinates | 53°12′55″N 1°40′55″W / 53.2154°N 1.6820°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day and boarding, Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory |
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri ('To be, rather than to seem to be') |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England[1] |
| Established | 1888 |
| Founder | William Storrs Fox |
| Department for Education URN | 113002 Tables |
| Headmistress | Lisa Donnelly |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | Nursery to 13 |
| Number of students | ~250 |
| Houses | 4 |
| Colour(s) | yellow,red,blue and green |
| Former pupils | Old Anselmians https://www.oldanselmians.co.uk/ |
| Website | www.sanselms.co.uk |
History
S Anselm's was founded in 1888 by William Storrs Fox. In the first years it was a boys' boarding preparatory school. Storrs Fox was a graduate of Cambridge and a naturalist. He quickly established the reputation of the school. He took as a motto for the school 'Esse quam videri' (to be, rather than to seem). Already after a year he constructed an aviary in the school garden.[4] In 2023 it was announced that S.Anselm's will join the Birkdale family of schools.
References
External links
- School Website
- Profile on the ISC website