Altrincham Preparatory School is the leading boys-only preparatory school in South Manchester, Cheshire, and serving Manchester, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Lymm, Sale, Hale and Bowdon - a Centre of Excellence to prepare your boys for secondary school.
Nick Vernon, Headmaster
“Pupils benefit from an ambitious, rich and cohesive curriculum taught by skilled and dedicated staff.”Independent Schools Inspectorate
Selecting a perfect prep school is vital, particularly in these uncertain times. Our Headmaster explains why APS is the perfect choice for your son, and what the APS experience delivers for all our boys.
Read the full welcome →APS Admissions
We love welcoming new families to our community — visit us for a bespoke tour or on an Open Day.
From a boy's very first morning to the day he leaves for secondary school, every stage at APS is designed to build on the last.
Little APS provides a warm welcome to our very youngest boys.
Visit Early Years →
Year 1 and Year 2 boys have stunning facilities to continue their APS journey.
Visit Pre-Prep →
Our older boys at Marlborough Road, as they grow towards secondary school.
Visit Prep →Take a drone's-eye view of each of our sites, from classrooms to the Forest School.
Experience life as our Year 1 and Year 2 boys see it, inside classrooms, art room and music.
See the tour →
Our drone takes you into Year 3 to 6 classrooms, the Science Lab, Music Centre and Forest School.
See the tour →
