A Peak District private school which was set to close forever at the end of the summer term will now remain open after a determined fundraising campaign led by parents including a prominent community businesswoman.

The governors of the 137-year-old S. Anselm’s in Bakewell announced the closure in March, saying that financial losses – including the burden of new government tax policies – meant the institution was no longer sustainable.

But in a surprising turn of events on Tuesday, May 20, school leaders revealed that they had instead attracted significant fundraising and begun a restructuring programme to ensure it remains open.

The full details are yet to become clear, but those responsible say a deal has been agreed to regain ownership of the school, following its 2023 merger with Sheffield counterpart Birkdale School.

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