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

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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.

Academic Excellence

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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.

Leavers Destinations

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Discover

We emphasise a well-rounded education with its varied curriculum and rich extracurriculars, from nursery to GCSEs for holistic student development.

Enrichment

Outstanding achievements

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.

Choosing Long Close School means choosing a place where your child's potential can be fully realised, in a setting that inspires daily discovery and lasting success.

– Headteacher, Long Close School

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Enjoy regular updates on life in our School and Nursery

In their art lessons this week, Year 2 learnt about the work of renowned artist and sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.

The children planned their designs first in their sketchbooks using oil pastel, before working in groups to create sculptures using natural materials.

We think that their work looks wonderful!

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We`re going on a bear hunt...and we invite you and your little ones to join us at Playgroup on Thursday 21st November, 9.30-11am.

Our Playgroup welcomes babies, toddlers and children up to 4 years old, to our friendly Nursery, where our Early Years team will be running a great session of craft, stories and fun activities.

Please note, due to the popularity of our Playgroup sessions, BOOKING is now required. To book your place, please click here: https://bit.ly/4ewtBu4

Booking is required only for the children, not the adults, and we ask that there is no more than three children with each adult, thank you.

Playgroup is free to attend, with free parking available in Upton Court car park, next to Long Close.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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In our Reception Class maths lessons, we focus on using specific mathematical vocabulary to describe our findings and ideas.

Today, we looked at how we can `subitise` numbers (recognise a quantity without needing to count) and then categorising and identifying different shapes within the environment.

We are so lucky to have such a brilliant outdoor space to use for our learning!

#prepschool #slough #maths #outdoorlearning #wearecognita

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As part of this year`s Anti Bullying Week, we have been participating in Odd Socks Day today.

We have had so many wonderful coloured sock combinations, with teachers joining in too!

Odd Socks Day is all about showing that it is OK to be different, encouraging us all to stand up against bullying and discrimination. We are very proud of the happy, nurturing and collaborative environment at Long Close.

#oddsocksday #antibullyingweek Anti-Bullying Pro #slough #WeAreCognita

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner, to join our team!

We are recruiting for a maternity cover, to join our friendly and experienced Early Years team.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for our Nursery and Pre School children, promoting positive practice.

Our Early Years facilities are purpose built, with a beautiful and extensive outdoor space for children to explore in. We pride ourselves on creating a curriculum that is based around the children’s interests and needs, as well as celebrating the diverse cultures within our community.

To find out more about the role, and to apply, please visit our website:

https://www.longcloseschool.co.uk/

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Our academic scholarhip programme, offers students who excel academically, the opportunity to shine.

Our scholars act as ambassadors for the school, both academically and recreationally, upholding exemplary behaviour and leading their peers in extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

The award of a scholarship also offers a discount on tuition fees.

To be eligible for a scholarship, all external applicants must be registered with Long Close, prior to the submission of an application.

Applicaiton deadline: Monday 2 December.

To find out more, and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.longcloseschool.co.uk/scholarships/

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This Remembrance Day, We Remember Them.

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Blast off to space with our next Playgroup sessions - it will be out of this world!

Ideal for babies up to 4 years old, please bring your littles ones to enjoy a fun morning of play, stories and craft - all related to Space!

You don`t need to book to attend our popular playgroup, simply turn up at 9.30am and we will welcome you and your little ones!

Free parking is available in Upton Court car park, next to Long Close.

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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.

Your child's learning journey

Early Years - Nursery

2 - 4 yrs old

Early Years - Reception

4 - 5 yrs old

Prep

5 - 11 yrs old

Senior

11 - 16 yrs old

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