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St Anselm's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Anselm's School is an other independent not applicable school in Bakewell, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2-13, with 123 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-13

Age range

123

Pupils

320

Capacity

38%

Fill rate

St Anselm's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Anselm's School?

The catchment area for St Anselm's School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to St Anselm's School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Derbyshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Anselm's School: 320 places, 38% filled: places available

St Anselm's School has a published admission number of 320 places. 123 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 320 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →

St Anselm's School: School Information

Full address
Stanedge Road, Bakewell, DE45 1DP
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-13 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
113002

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Anselm's School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Anselm's School

What is the catchment area for St Anselm's School?

The catchment area for St Anselm's School is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Anselm's School oversubscribed?

St Anselm's School has a capacity of 320 places and currently has 123 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Anselm's School?

St Anselm's School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Derbyshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Anselm's School cover?

St Anselm's School is a not applicable school in Bakewell, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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