Ashley Manor Preparatory School, Cheltenham
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 1 to 11 in Cheltenham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ashley Manor Preparatory School in detail
Ashley Manor Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Set in over 45 acres of stunning parkland, with a range of creative and sporting facilities to enrich our academic provision, we offer a strong and vibrant school community, in which all children can thrive. A wealth of opportunity exists for your child at Ashley Manor."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Having been part of the Ashley Manor community for more than 20 years, as a teacher and leader, and also as a parent, it is a privilege to lead a school that means so much to me."
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ashley Manor Preparatory School are St Edward's School (0.6 miles); Berkhampstead School (0.8 miles); Cheltenham College (1.1 miles, selective); and Cheltenham Ladies' College (1.3 miles, selective).
St Edward's SchoolBerkhampstead SchoolCheltenham CollegeCheltenham Ladies' College
Who goes there
In 2026, 33 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Six Ways Shops (opposite), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ashley Manor Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
6 May 2025
Routine Inspection
15 October 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
1 March 2017
Integrated
29 January 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,602 to £17,043
depending on year group
| EYFS Reception | £10,602 a year |
| Pre-Prep Year 1 | £11,637 a year |
| Pre-Prep Year 2 | £12,132 a year |
| Prep Year 3 | £14,256 a year |
| Prep Year 4 | £15,495 a year |
| Prep Year 5 | £17,043 a year |
| Prep Year 6 | £17,043 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
275 pupils
392 places
117 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cheltenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheltenham
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
275
Total Pupils
142
Boys
133
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Ashley Manor Preparatory School
When was Ashley Manor Preparatory School last inspected?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to Ashley Manor Preparatory School?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School has around 275 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ashley Manor Preparatory School?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Ashley Manor Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashley Manor Preparatory School?
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is at London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)