Highflying PEGASUS
Our success is underpinned by the PEGASUS educational philosophy, combining personalised support with a skills-first approach to learning, preparing pupils for future academic success and life beyond the classroom.
PREPARING FOR GCSE SUCCESS
Academic Excellence
High academic standards, expert teaching and a calm, focused environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their best.
INSPIRING
FUTURE
LEADERS
GCSE Results
With over a quarter of all grades awarded at Grade 8 (A*) and above, students achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results.
“This year's students are to be highly commended on achieving nearly double the amount of grade 9s, the very top grade, compared with last year's results. Our students’ achievements reflect their hard work, commitment and the dedication of our staff. We are incredibly proud of them and wish them every success as they move on to the next stage of their journey.”
Dr Robson, Headteacher
Dr Robson, Headteacher
We are immensely proud of our pupils
16+ Destination Schools
These outcomes reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and our ambition to be the school of choice within our local community.
100%
of our pupils secured admission to their chosen post-16 destinations.
Prep
Our pupils thrive in the Prep years, building strong academic foundations alongside confidence and independence.
National benchmarking through GL assessments supports consistently high achievement, with most pupils transitioning seamlessly into Seniors and a small number achieving excellent outcomes in the 11+ examination.
We are immensely proud of our pupils
Prep Destination Schools
These outcomes reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and our ambition to be the school of choice within our local community.
78%
of these progressed to selective grammar schools, including St Bernard’s, Burnham Grammar, Upton Court Grammar and Langley Grammar.
Early Years Foundation Stage
2024–25 EYFS Profile Results
At Long Close School, we are proud of our consistently strong Early Years outcomes, which continue to exceed national averages.
82%
of children achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD) at the end of Reception, reflecting their exceptional progress across various developmental areas.
91%
of children exceeded the expected level in Reading, showcasing their advanced language and understanding skills.
91%
of children met or exceeded the expected level in Writing, Reading and Comprehension, highlighting their strong reading abilities.
100%
of children met or exceeded the expected level in Maths, demonstrating their proficiency in mathematics.
64%
of children exceeded the expected level in Maths, displaying their advanced pattern recognition skills.
Read Write Inc Model School
Since 2018, Long Close has been recognised as a Read Write Inc Model School by Ruth Miskin Training and Oxford University Press.
Reading sits at the heart of our curriculum.
Our structured phonics programme begins from the age of two and is delivered through carefully planned daily lessons, ensuring children develop confidence, fluency and a lifelong love of reading from the earliest years.
Our structured phonics programme begins from the age of two and is delivered through carefully planned daily lessons, ensuring children develop confidence, fluency and a lifelong love of reading from the earliest years.
“My son is thriving and happy, which is what every parent wants”
Parent, Long Close School