Welcome to Prep School

Prep School, encompassing Infants (Reception-Year 2) and Juniors (Year 3-Year 6), offers a dynamic education that balances robust academics with a rich co-curricular programme. Guided by the sector-leading Round Square educational framework, rooted in Kurt Hahn's philosophy, we prioritize holistic character development.

Our curriculum nurtures a love for learning, with specialist teaching in: 

  • Forest School taught by Melissa Jennings, Forest School Lead for Reception children. 

  • Creative Arts: Drama, Art, Music taught by specialist teachers, fostering a strong performance culture from assemblies to concerts and plays. 

  • Modern Languages: French, Spanish, German taught by specialist teachers. 

  • Sport is integral to our commitment to physical and mental wellbeing. We boast outstanding success in hockey and excel in rugby, football, netball, athletics, cricket, rounders and tennis. 

  • Computing, keeping the children up to date with the latest coding programmes and safe online. 

Character education is central to our students' emotional, personal, and social growth. The Round Square Discovery Framework inspires self-awareness, personal responsibility, teamwork, and resilience, reinforced by annual residential trips from Year 3. We encourage leadership, compassion, and integrity, supported by a vast co-curricular programme of over 45 weekly clubs in sports, creative pursuits, and academics.

For further information, please contact our Registrar, Liz Wyatt, at admissions@akslytham.com or by calling 01253 784104.

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Nursery and Prep Open Afternoon

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Individual Pathways

Introduction to Round Square in Prep

Academic Ambition

Wellbeing in AKS Prep

Preparing Children for the Future