Lindle Lane, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire PR4 4AQ
10 reasons to choose Ashbridge Preparatory School
Top line
Ashbridge Preparatory School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 75. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Preston and one of the 6 best primary schools for 5 miles.
School fundamentals
Ashbridge Preparatory School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 months and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Ashbridge Preparatory School fees are £4,805 per term (2025/26). Fees include VAT and lunches.
Average class size
Ashbridge Preparatory School has one class per year except for one mixed-age class, and an average class size of 17.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Ashbridge Preparatory School leavers are one of 10 local state and independent schools.
The Ashbridge Preparatory School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5. Forest School Association recognised provider to pupils from Reception to Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
Sport at Ashbridge Preparatory School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
The Arts at Ashbridge Preparatory School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 7.00am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Ashbridge Preparatory School
St Pius X Preparatory School (5.1 miles); Highfield Priory School (6.9 miles); Kirkham Grammar Junior, Infant & Pre-School (10.4 miles).
Howick Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles); St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, Preston (4.6 miles); Queen’s Drive Primary School (5 miles).
Abrar Academy (4.1 miles); Kirkham Grammar School (10.4 miles); Westholme School (13 miles).
Hutton Church of England Grammar School (1.1 miles); All Hallows Catholic High School (1.4 miles); Penwortham Girls’ High School (1.9 miles).