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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Thank you to everyon

Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair last week. We are delighted to report that it was our most successful Travelling Books visit in many years. Sales totalled almost £1,000, enabling us to raise £470 to spend on new books for our school library. We hope you are enjoying your new books and look forward to sharing the new library additions with our pupils very soon!📚 ... See MoreSee Less

🌍🌳 As part of

🌍🌳 As part of their Earth Day learning, our Reception children have been thinking about just how important trees are to our world. They’ve loved taking a moment to slow down, reflect, and even enjoy a spot of tree‑hugging right outside the classroom – discovering first‑hand the calm and joy nature can bring! 💚✨ ... See MoreSee Less

Year 3 showed great

Year 3 showed great curiosity in their learning this week by generating a wide range of questions all about tea. They then enjoyed researching to find the answers, discovering where tea is grown, how many cups are drunk each day, where tea originated from, and which types are the most popular. The children were fascinated by what they found and demonstrated excellent enquiry skills throughout the activity ☕ ... See MoreSee Less

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Ashley Manor offers exceptional early learning,
small classes, and a personalised approach
that helps every child thrive.

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