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Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Independent school · Gloucestershire
| Address | London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6NR |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1–11 |
| Pupils | 275 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 01242388550 |
| Website | https://www.ashleymanorprep.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 16 Apr 2027
Half terms are given as holiday dates (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun), so each first half ends the Friday before.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Fri 21 Apr 2028
Half terms are given as holiday dates (18-29 Oct, 14-18 Feb, 29 May-2 Jun), so each first half ends the Friday before.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| EYFS Reception | £3,534.00 |
| Pre-Prep Year 1 | £3,879.00 |
| Pre-Prep Year 2 | £4,044.00 |
| Prep Year 3 | £4,752.00 |
| Prep Year 4 | £5,165.00 |
| Prep Year 5 | £5,681.00 |
| Prep Year 6 | £5,681.00 |
Registration fee: £75.00
Deposit: £500.00
Schedule of Charges for 2026/2027, inc VAT where applicable. Nursery & Kindergarten (9 months - 3 yrs) daily: School Day £76.39, Full Day £94.29; Pre-School (3-4 yrs) daily: School Day £72.80, Full Day £90.00. After-school care £8.20 per session. Sibling discount 20% third child, 40% fourth and subsequent. Registration fee £75 (non-refundable) and refundable deposit £500 are from the admissions page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 1 to Year 6
Visit for a personal tour or open event, then register with a Registration Form and non-refundable £75 fee. For Year 1 to Year 6 entry, children attend Experience Days (minimum three suggested); Year 3 to Year 6 candidates sit standardised Maths and English tests. An offer follows; accept with an Acceptance Form and £500 deposit.
- Experience Days (Year 1 to Year 6)
- Standardised Maths and English testing (Year 3 to Year 6)
Open events: 11+ Potential Morning (free, Years 3 to 5) Fri 6 Nov 2026, Kindergarten Play & Stay Fri 27 Nov 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | Bredon, Gretton, Woodmancote, Southam, Prestbury, Pitville | 07:10 |
| Route 7 | Netherwood Gardens, Christchurch Rd, Bourneside Road, Merestones Drive, Moorend Park Road | 07:35 |
| Pulhams Coaches shared routes | Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh, Burford, Ashton Keynes, Nailsworth, Gloucester |
Cost: Per stop and per term, e.g. Route 6 Bredon Markle £305 single / £610 return (Autumn), £257 / £514 (Spring and Summer); most Cheltenham stops £135 single / £270 return (Autumn), £115 / £230 (Spring and Summer)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.