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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Pre-School Ash have now completed Phase 2 Phonics and are currently recapping their learning. The children were very proud to show what they could remember, particularly their letter formation. They have begun exploring CVC words and are starting to blend sounds together and even exploring their first reading books!
Our girls’ touch rugby sessions have been in full swing over the past few weeks! The children have learned lots of new rules, and their passing skills are really developing. We’ve been focusing on creating space, finding gaps in the defence, and scoring tries.
The girls were also keen to try kicking, so we’ve started introducing those skills as well. It’s been fantastic to see their confidence and teamwork grow each week.🏉
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Year 3 have been diving into John Adams’ exciting orchestral piece 'A Short Ride in a Fast Machine'. After listening closely to its fast‑paced rhythms and bold textures, the children set to work creating their own opening phrases, using a combination of percussion instruments, body percussion, and vocal sounds.
They experimented with tempo, layering, and dynamic contrast to capture the energy of the original piece, producing wonderfully imaginative musical ideas. A brilliant burst of creativity from everyone in Year 3!
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