History
S. Anselm's Preparatory School is a preparatory school in Bakewell, Derbyshire, founded in 1888. S. Anselm's sits in 18 acres (73,000 m2) of the Peak National Park, overlooking the market town of Bakewell. S.Anselm's School was founded by William Storrs Fox in 1888 on its present site. It was named for Anselm, an Italian monk and philosopher who became the Archbishop of Canterbury at the start of the 12th century. Initially the school had only a handful of boys, starting with the first, Charles Derwent Pye-Smith. The school grew until it was performing very well during the 1920s.
For the first ninety years or so the school was for boys only. Girls joined the school for the first time in 1977. In 1988 S. Anselm's was able to celebrate its centenary and in 2013 the school will celebrate its 125th anniversary. The Daily Telegraph describes S. Anselm’s as "one of the very best prep schools in England" providing 230 boys and girls with a traditional but forward thinking education in an "exceptionally happy school". 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.
In the past four years 79 pupils have been awarded Scholarships and Awards to some of the top independent schools in the country.
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