Welcome to Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is a vibrant and nurturing independent school for boys and girls aged from 9 months to 11 years. Set within forty-five acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the Cotswolds, and just minutes from the heart of Cheltenham, the school offers the perfect balance of space, inspiration, and opportunity.
Our rich and rigorous academic curriculum, including dedicated 11+ preparation for local grammar schools, is complemented by a warm and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to shine. Creativity flourishes across the arts, sport, and outdoor learning, ensuring pupils develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a truly unique setting.
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🌤️ Day 2 in Burgundy – complete! 🇫🇷
Tuesday really was a game of two halves – much like the weather! The morning was filled with lessons and games revisiting our circus skills from Monday, followed by some very competitive rounds of pétanque and outdoor team challenges. Watching the children follow instructions in French provided plenty of laughs!
After a picnic lunch, the temperature climbed to 31°C and it was time for our much-anticipated kayaking adventure 🚣☀️
With lower river levels making things more challenging, the children showed incredible determination and teamwork. Every single child completed the course, helping one another over gravel banks and out of the occasional tree tangle along the way. The laughter and encouragement throughout the afternoon made us incredibly proud.
After dinner, a lively game of Lotto rounded off a fantastic (and very tiring!) day.
Last week, Pre-School Laurel dove into the theme of 'Saving the Seas,' inspired by their reading of the wonderful book 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley'. The children became real-life eco-heroes as they rescued toy sea creatures from 'rubbish' and discussed how they can protect their blue planet from plastic pollution. Our learning was packed with hands-on fun, from exploring textures by stamping real seashells into playdough to playing an exciting pirate ship rhyming coin game. They even brought literacy to life with a 'Fishing for Phonics' game, where the children used magnetic rods to catch letter-sound fish.🐟🎣
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A fantastic Non‑Verbal Reasoning session for Year 5 last week! The children explored a variety of 2D nets, investigating which ones could successfully fold into a 3D cube. Their teamwork, reasoning, and attention to detail were outstanding!
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