Ashley Manor Preparatory School
School summary
Set in Cheltenham, Ashley Manor is a small Roman Catholic prep school taking children from the earliest years right through to age eleven. With around 269 pupils, it offers a close-knit setting where staff are likely to know each child well across that long span from age one to eleven. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent', and compliance standards were fully met. Nearly twelve per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to helping children with a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 May 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of pupils' achievement as excellent, a strong endorsement for a school of this size. Personal development was judged excellent too, pointing to an environment where character and wellbeing are taken as seriously as classroom progress. With around one in eight pupils on SEN support, the school appears equipped to tailor its teaching to individual children.
Headmaster · Mr Paul Fathers
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.79%
- EHC plans
- 0.36%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,233 - £16,452
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A small Catholic prep with an across-the-board 'excellent' from inspectors, suited to families wanting attentive, values-led schooling through to eleven-plus. Day fees run from £10,233 to £16,452, with bursaries available.
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Ashley Manor Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.