Welcome to Long Close School
When you first visit Long Close, you will immediately sense the warm, family atmosphere from the quality of the relationships between the students and staff. This wonderful, vibrant community is a fabulous place to learn and achieve and you'll find it hard to imagine a school that feels more like home.
For over eighty years, the small size of our school has made the biggest difference and with our bespoke, personalised 1:1 approach, students are happy, fulfilled, aspirational and form life-long friendships.
You'll be intrigued with our distinctive educational philosophy that is predicated on the acquisition of the essential 21st century skills and rooted in holistic excellence that educates the whole child. We place an equal importance on academia, sport and the creative and performing arts, offer a plethora of experiences inside and outside the classroom and we are so proud of our polite, articulate, well-rounded, humble and impressive young people.
Please visit us soon to experience for yourself our unique setting that our students love so much and how they become fully prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
I very much look forward to warmly welcoming you to Long Close in the near future.
Dr Richard Robson
Aspire to
Excel
Long Close School's focus on individualised learning and academic excellence leads to outstanding results in GCSEs and 11+ exams, ensuring success for all students.
Aspire to
Succeed
We proudly celebrate the aspirations and successes of our Long Close Alumni, as they embark on their next chapters at prestigious universities and sought-after careers.
Aspire to
Discover
We emphasise a well-rounded education with its varied curriculum and rich extracurriculars, from nursery to GCSEs for holistic student development.
We are proud
The Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2025
Long Close School was ranked 22nd in The Times Parent Power Schools Guide for 2025. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and to have had the exceptional work of our pupils and staff recognised in such a prestigious publication.
We have placed 22nd in the ‘Top independent secondary schools with no sixth forms’ category. The Guide is compiled based on examination results.
At Long Close School, our commitment to academic excellence is evident across all levels.
Early Years
With an impressive 93% of our young learners achieving a Good Level of Development, we offer a supportive and engaging environment that lays the foundation for your child's future success.
Prep School
Our Prep School exemplifies academic excellence with 77% of students surpassing the 11+ exam's required pass mark in 2023, an achievement reflecting our program's rigor and our community's dedication.
GCSE
Our GCSE success, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 7 or above in Mathematics, showcases our consistent excellence above national averages and the high-quality education we provide.
Destinations
We celebrate 100% of our pupils securing their chosen post-16 destinations, with 78% advancing to top selective grammar schools, underscoring our commitment to providing an exceptional foundation for ongoing growth and achievement.
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Enjoy regular updates on life in our School and Nursery
Join us at Long Close School Playgroup for a fun session of Easter themed activities and crafts. Taking place on Thursday 3rd April from 9.30-11am, the morning will be full of fun for babies to 4 year olds.
Please note booking is no longer required for our playgroup session. Admission will be on a first come first entry basis and once we have reached our capacity we will not be able to admit any further entries. We do therefore recommend arriving on time.
Car Parking is available in Upton Court Car Park, next to Long Close.
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We love inviting parents into Long Close, and this week we were thrilled to host a really lovely Mother`s Day Event.
The children put on an amazing show of ballet and singing, which took great bravery to perform in front of such a large audience, we were so proud of them!
After the performance, the children spent time in the classrooms with their families, getting creative, and enjoyed some delicious homemade biscuits too!
Happy Mother`s Day to all of our wonderful Long Close friends and families.
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Our Early Years children are really enjoying meeting our Spring Chicks this week!
The eggs arrived in school at the beginning of the week, and as they have hatched, they have been moved into their new home, snuggling together under the heat lamp.
With six chicks hatched so far, we currently have 5 girls and 1 boy.
This is a brilliant hands on learning opportunity for the children, and our Nursery, Pre-School and Reception children have all enjoyed being involved.
If your little ones would like to meet the chicks, please join us at our Spring Experience morning on Wednesday 2nd April, from 9.30-11am. An opportunity to find out more about life in Reception Class at Long Close School, and enjoy some Easter craft and fun.
Booking is essential, please contact: admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk
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See what our parents have to say! At Long Close school, we know that choosing the right school or nursery for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. That’s why we love hearing from our parents about their experiences with us!
Here’s what some of our families had to say in our latest Voice of the Parent survey.
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Long Close held an exciting Science Fair on Friday, 21st March, marking the culmination of an extended British Science Week. Senior students showcased a wide range of fascinating projects, including topics like the functioning of the eye and issues such as myopia and hyperopia, the brain, and the heart. Other popular exhibits included a levitating train, the creation and workings of a pinhole camera, electromagnets and their uses, endangered species, plant pollination, and photosynthesis. The atmosphere in the hall was brimming with energy and enthusiasm, making the event a memorable experience.
A heartfelt thank you was extended by the headteacher and the science department to all the parents who attended and supported the event.
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Join us at Long Close School Playgroup for a fun session of crafts and Mother`s day themed activities. Taking place on Thursday 27th March from 9.30-11am, the morning will be full of fun for babies to 4 year olds.
Please note booking is no longer required for our playgroup session. Admission will be on a first come first entry basis and once we have reached our capacity we will not be able to admit any further entries. We do therefore recommend arriving on time.
Car Parking is available in Upton Court Car Park, next to Long Close.
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Celebrating International Day of Happiness, find out what makes our pupils and teachers happy!
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Year 4 took a trip to the wonderful Black Park this week to do forest school activities and orienteering. In the morning, the children had a chance to build a luxurious den, which would provide shelter, be comfortable and also be waterproof. The den turned out to be an huge success, with the children listening brilliantly to our instructor. We then had the chance to saw some wooden discs - thinking about safety when using tools and then being as creative as possible with our disc designs.
After a picnic lunch, it was time to explore the woods and complete the orienteering course around Black Park. We looked at how to read the map, how to use a compass to set the map to north, how to navigate using key landmarks, how to judge distances on a map, how to pace out a set distance and how to describe the journey ahead of us just from using evidence from the map. The whole group were outstanding map readers and really embraced the challenging course around the park. Well done Year 4, you showed fantastic teamwork and initiative with all of the tasks, we are very proud of you.
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Aspire to Continuity
Long Close School's seamless journey from Nursery to GCSEs
Our unique educational pathway, offers a consistent and integrated learning experience from the early years in Nursery right through to Senior schooling, culminating in GCSEs, ideal for families seeking a stable and continuous educational journey for their children.
2 - 4 yrs old
4 - 5 yrs old
5 - 11 yrs old
11 - 16 yrs old
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