Academic Excellence

Academic excellence lies at the heart of our educational philosophy

We are committed to providing a stimulating and enriching learning environment that nurtures the intellectual curiosity and personal growth of each student. With a dedicated team of passionate educators, state-of-the-art facilities, and a well-rounded curriculum, we empower our students to excel academically and develop the critical skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

At Long Close, we celebrate academic achievements and foster a love for lifelong learning, ensuring that our students are prepared to embrace boundless opportunities and make a positive impact in their future endeavours.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

2023 EYFS Profile Results

At Long Close School, we take immense pride in consistently exceeding the National Average in our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profile test results.

93% of children achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD) at the end of Reception, reflecting their exceptional progress across various developmental areas.
43% achieved Exceeding in comprehension, showcasing their advanced language and understanding skills.
36% achieved Exceeding in word reading, highlighting their strong reading abilities.
43% achieved Exceeding in number, demonstrating their proficiency in mathematics.
57% achieved Exceeding in numerical patterns, displaying their advanced pattern recognition skills.

Read Write Inc

Read Write Inc Model School

Since 2018, Long Close has proudly held the esteemed title of a Model School, recognized by Ruth Miskin Training and Oxford University Press.

We have earned this prestigious status because our focus on teaching children to read is central to our educational approach. Our commitment to Read Write Inc. Phonics is unparalleled, with dedicated daily hour-long sessions and weekly practice sessions for staff. Our phonics training begins from the age of 2, ensuring our students receive the best start for a lifetime of successful reading.

At Long Close School, we are dedicated to nurturing confident and skilled readers, setting our students up for a future filled with academic success and a lifelong love of learning.

Prep

2022/23 Prep School Results

At Long Close School, we are absolutely delighted with our students' outstanding academic achievements, as demonstrated by our 2023 Granada Learning (GL) assessments. These assessments, conducted in British Curriculum Schools worldwide, have yielded remarkable results:

Attainment in English: Long Close Average 110 | National Average 100
Attainment in Maths: Long Close Average 114 | National Average 100

Our GL assessment not only provides a national context for attainment but also serves as excellent preparation for those interested in taking the 11+ exam in Year 6, as it aligns with the system used by Buckinghamshire.

In the Prep School, many of our children choose to sit the 11+ exam and are offered places at selective secondary schools of their choice. In 2023, destinations for our leavers included Upton Grammar, Langley Grammar, Burnham Grammar, and Herschel Grammar. Notably, 77% of children passed their 11+ exam in 2023, with an average score of 135 – well above the required pass mark.

The success of our students can be attributed to a combination of their natural ability and the exceptional teaching and experiences they receive from Nursery onwards.

Destination Schools

We are immensely proud of our pupils

Notably, an impressive 100% of our pupils secured admission to their desired post-16 destinations. Among them, an impressive 78% will continue their educational journey in selective grammar schools, including prestigious institutions like St Bernard's, Burnham Grammar, Upton Court Grammar, and Langley Grammar.

As a school situated in a highly selective area, these exceptional results underscore our position as a school committed to continuous improvement. Our journey towards becoming the number one school of choice for our local community is evident. The motto "We aim for higher things" resonates with us, and this summer, both teachers and pupils, with unwavering family support, have truly risen to the occasion.

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GCSE Results

Long Close celebrates 2023 GCSE results

Long Close is a school where academic excellence is nurtured and achieved. Our outstanding teachers give individual attention to every pupil, setting the bar higher than would be expected nationally, and instilling a strong work ethic that brings richly deserved results.

Long Close School students celebrated a fantastic set of GCSE results in 2023, and we congratulate them wholeheartedly as they pass this important milestone.

As a school, we have exceeded the national average results which include the number of students achieving a grade 7 – 9. Maths is a particularly high scoring subject at Long Close, with 70% of students achieving a grade 7 or above; an exceptional result.

We are so proud to see our students go on to highly reputable Further Education Colleges, and esteemed Universities to continue their studies and embark on their chose career paths.

My son is thriving and happy, which is what every parent wants.

– Parent, Long Close School

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