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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🦔🌿 Forest Scho

🦔🌿 Forest School Adventures! 🌿🦔

Year 2 continued with their hedgehog theme at Forest School this week! The children got creative making their very own clay hedgehogs, using twigs to create their prickly spikes. 🍂🐾

A wonderful way to explore nature, get hands-on with natural materials and let their creativity run wild! 🌳
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Inspired by their Po

Inspired by their Poetry Day task, the Year 4s came together to design earth-saving machines. Using fantastic teamwork skills, they headed to the library to draw out their ideas. The task: to clear the oceans of litter. The solutions: We had everything from giant vacuums, mini litter bin backpacks for seahorses and giant squid-like robots with magnetic arms to trawl the ocean floor. They then utilised AI to create realistic models, making sure to use creative language to describe their inventions clearly and to bring these powerful ideas to life! ... See MoreSee Less

Year 3 enjoyed colle

Year 3 enjoyed collecting soil samples and analysing them in the classroom. They collected samples from the school garden, the outside from a badger set and the field. 🌱 ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday 6th November | 9:00am–1:00pm

A free assessment morning for children in Years 2–5, with personalised feedback to help identify strengths and 11+ potential.

Places are limited. Book now.