Ages 
This is a lovely and clearly very popular school. It provides good all-through care and education and the high numbers transitioning to the senior school reflect the strength of continuity across AKS. The children are a happy, enthusiastic and hard-working bunch, they clearly get a lot from the school and give a lot back. The family feel is very strong with good evidence of academic success backed by very strong values, a skills driven curriculum and a great co-curricular offer.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 186 ·
- Fees
- £12,381 pa
- Local authority
- Lancashire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of junior school
Mrs Amanda Ilhan
Since 2018, Amanda Ilhan. Originally from Nottingham, degree in education from UWE Bristol. Began her teaching career in state primaries before moving to Manchester, studying for a master's in education and becoming deputy head in leafy Cheshire at
Entrance
For the prep school all children are invited for two taster days. On the first day their social interactions are observed to ensure a good fit. On the second day there are English, maths and spelling tests. The ability range is broadly average and
- Open days
- October
Exit
Nearly all (94 per cent in 2025) to the senior school. By year 5 if it looks unlikely that a pupil will be able to thrive in the academic environment of the senior school then discussions take place about what their best alternative options might
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review For pupils in years 7-11, phones should be switched off when pupils enter the school building and can be turned on again after they leave the school building. Mobile phones should be kept in pockets/bags until they leave the school buildings, should not be seen, heard or used unless permission is given, and they should not be used in the corridors at 4pm. Pupils should not be using phones in form time unless under direct supervision of a member of staff. The exception is for any pupils who are required to use their phones for medical reasons.
Pupils
Money matters
Sibling bursaries available, up to 10 per cent of fees; nursery grants for 15 and 30 hours childcare. More financial support offered in the senior school.
- Fee information
- £12,381 pa
Our view
The nursery is well set up. The head proudly showed us the new baby room where we tiptoed round lots of contented tinies having their afternoon nap. Two lovely pre-school and two reception classes. Lots of play but a strong emphasis of preparation
The last word
This is a lovely and clearly very popular school. It provides good all-through care and education and the high numbers transitioning to the senior school reflect the strength of continuity across AKS. The children are a happy, enthusiastic and
