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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It was wonderful to welcome so many Long Close families to our Curriculum Showcase event earlier this week. This whole-school celebration was a chance to experience the energy, creativity, and progress our students have made throughout the academic year.
Across a range of vibrant zones, students from Nursery through to Year 10 presented a variety of interactive exhibitions, performances, and subject-based challenges, all designed to highlight their learning journey at Long Close. The event included live musical performances, and a stunning art exhibition featuring visual and creative work from all year groups.
There were also opportunities to take part in various PE challenges, along with subject stalls featuring science experiments, geography games, computing demonstrations, and poetry workshops. Additionally, our catering team served a delicious lunch for everyone to enjoy.
The event was undoubtedly a joyful, energetic celebration of the children’s achievements and our wonderful school community!
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We start off our celebration week at Long Close with our Pre Prep Prize Giving Ceremony. It was a morning filled with joy, singing and celebration marking the small and big achievements of our youngest learners from the year.
Our Pre School children mark the occasion with a mini graduation, readying them to start big school in September. Thank you to all families who attended, I hope you feel as proud as we do of our Pre Prep children.
As Mrs. Carpenter said during the ceremony, “To our young learners: you are brave, you are creative, and you are full of potential. Keep asking questions, keep exploring, and keep believing in yourselves.”
#slough #sloughschools #preprepprizegiving #startingschool
Prep 4 had a fantastic time on their recent campout on the school field! After a busy day of team building games, they couldn’t wait to get ready and pitch their tents for the night ahead.
All that activity worked up quite an appetite, so they thoroughly enjoyed a pizza dinner before settling in with popcorn and a film. We were so impressed by their communication, collaboration, and resilience throughout the experience and even more so that they managed to get some sleep after 11pm!
Waking up to a delicious breakfast and hot chocolates was the perfect end to their adventure. They couldn’t wait to get home and share all their stories!
#slough #sloughschools #campout #year4campout
We are bursting with pride to share that Harrison in Year 9 has successfully taken part in the London Youth Aquathlon 2025, conquering the 300 m swim and 3 km run at the iconic London Aquatics Centre!
From the race-day photo—smiles of sheer determination and triumph—you can see just how much this means. It was a true show of courage, grit, and joy.
👉 Key moment: Harrison used his nerves as fuel and attacked the day with purpose
👉 Incredible spirit: He powered through, kept his mantra loud and clear, and finished strong.
Well done, Harrison! You’ve inspired us all with your performance and positivity. We wish you all the best with future challenges, more victories, and that unstoppable mindset.
#studentsuccess #studentspotlight #slough #sloughschools @Idnyouthgames
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our recent Teddy Bear Picnic. It was a lovely way to mark the children’s transition into their new class.
The sun was shining, the children loved their picnic, and they were delighted by a surprise visit from the Long Close teddy, who joined in the fun and games.
We’re so proud of how ready all our children are for their next chapter, and we know they’ll thrive in September.
We can’t wait to welcome them all!
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Our Prep students had a magical day at The Story Museum yesterday, exploring the world of storytelling through workshops, gallery tours and city walks.
Prep 1 and 2 took part in a Story Tricksters workshop, where they discovered tales featuring classic trickster characters like Anansi the Spider and Reynard the Fox, before creating and retelling their own versions. They also enjoyed an Alice in Wonderland walk through Oxford, bringing the story to life in its original setting.
Prep 3 and 5 joined the Story Portals workshop, exploring how characters travel between worlds in classic stories like Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia. Prep 4 and 6 took part in a Fantasy Maps workshop, learning about quest stories and exploring how maps help shape imaginary journeys.
All pupils explored the museum’s galleries, entering a magical forest filled with hidden stories, dressing up in the dragon room, and enjoying exhibits inspired by beloved books such as Winnie the Pooh, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Alice in Wonderland and The Snowman. Prep 3 to 6 also took part in a Narnia-themed walk around Oxford.
What a wonderful day it was for our Prep students - full of creativity, imagination and fun!
#sloughschools #slough #storymuseumoxford #preplife
One of the many highlights of our summer term is undoubtedly our Early Years Sports Day!
Children from Nursery, Pre-school and Reception competed in a variety of races and events, assisted by some of our older students. The children showed great determination and confidence taking on the various sporting challenges.
A huge well done to all ! We are very proud of how hard they tried and thank you to all our parents who came to support, cheer and even participate in a race or two of their own at the end! What a fun morning had by all.
#slough #sloughschools #sportsday2025🏅🏆🏃♂️
We hope that you can join us for Playgroup on Thursday 3rd July for some fun at the seaside!
Children from babies to 4 years are invited for a fun session of craft, games, story and songs with a seaside theme!
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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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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