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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We are welcoming Year 5 pupils from schools across the area to attend a ‘Poetry in Motion’ workshop at Long Close School on Thursday 19th June. The workshop is a hands-on, creative workshop where words, art, sound, and performance come to life! Pupils will take part in a range of exciting, collaborative activities including creative writing, graphic design, music soundscapes and a final drama performance presenting to parents.
This fun, immersive workshop is designed to unlock imagination, build confidence and develop new artistic skills.
Location: Long Close School
Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: 9.00am-2pm.
For: Year 5 pupils
Spaces are limited – if you’d like to reserve a space for your child or find out more, contact: 📩 admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk or 📞 01753 520095.
We hope you can join us for this fantastic creative opportunity!
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We hope that you can join us for Playgroup on Thursday 5th June, for some magnificent minibeast madness!
Children from babies to 4 years are invited to have fun going on a bug in our beautiful Early Years garden, and to use magnifying glasses to get up close to the creepy crawlies that they find.
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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Our Year 9 pupils recently took part in a fascinating trip to @livingrainforest as part of their Climate Change studies. The workshop gave them a deeper understanding of the vital role rainforests play in protecting our planet.
Through an immersive walk around the tropical glasshouse, pupils explored real-life examples of biodiversity and conservation in action. It was a valuable opportunity to connect classroom learning with the natural world and reflect on the impact of human choices on the environment.
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🏆 Your success knows no limits at Long Close School. Whether your child is in Year 9 or 10, it’s not too late to positively impact their GCSE results. Join a school whose results consistently outperform national averages/top league tables. Our GCSE results speak for themselves:
📊 90% of grades at Level 4 or above
(National average was 67.4%)
💥 75% of students achieved a grade 7 or above
It’s not too late to take the first step toward your child’s bright future; book your tour during the Summer Term to make a September start possible.
📩 admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk or 📞 01753 520095.
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Our Year 9 and 10 students had a brilliant day this week at Royal Holloway, University of London, to celebrate International Plant Fascination Day 🌿
From exploring flower dissection and seed germination to understanding the genetics behind flower development, our students got hands-on with plant science in some truly inspiring sessions.
A live demonstration with 10,000 bees was definitely a stand our moment, brought in by a beekeeper from Kingston — a buzzing experience that highlighted the crucial role bees play in plant fertilisation!
The visit ended with a tour of the beautiful botanical campus and a thoughtful moment in the university chapel.
We were delighted to hear staff commend our students for their enthusiasm and exemplary behaviour. A fantastic day of learning and discovery!
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Our Year 5, 6 and 7 pupils had an amazing time on their residential trip to Cuffley Active Learning Centre last week!
From high ropes and zip wires to archery, survival skills, fire building, orienteering and team games, every day was packed with adventure and challenge. All of our pupils supported each other brilliantly and showed fantastic teamwork, resilience and kindness throughout.
The food was a clear favourite too – the pizzas and woodland kitchen pasta were especially popular! A huge thank you to @cuffleyalc and the Cuffley instructors who made the experience so memorable.
A truly unforgettable week for everyone involved.
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The Junior UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) @ukmathstrust Challenge took place on 1st May, with students from Years 6, 7, and 8 taking part. The UKMT challenge is designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision, and fluency—and our students certainly rose to the occasion!
We are proud to announce that our participants achieved 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 10 Bronze certificates. A huge well done to everyone who took part, what an incredible achievement!
Special congratulations to our Gold certificate winners, who have qualified for the next round, taking place on 10th June. We wish them the best of luck!
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Can your child crack the code?
We are excited to invite Year 5 pupils from across the area to Mission: Long Close – Crack the Code, an unforgettable, FREE, spy-themed STEM Experience Day at Long Close School this May!
📅 21st May 2025 | 🎓 Ages 9–10 | 📍 Long Close School, 8.45am-3.45pm.
In this thrilling experience, Year 5 pupils will become spy agents for the day, taking on forensics, codebreaking, gadget-making and event code-themed pizza! There will be a showcase of their work to present to parents at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided with our Senior school.
Spaces are limited so to reserve a place, email 🔗admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk.
The event is open to internal and external year 5 children. We`d love to welcome your child to the mission!
#slough #wearecognita #STEMeducation #LongCloseSTEM #CrackTheCode #year5
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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