Admissions Enquiries: 01753 537789

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.

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

Introducing one of our newest members of staff, Stuart Downie, our PE Teacher.

Stuart joined Long Close at the beginning of the autumn term, and has enjoyed getting to know our students and the Long Close families.

Before re-training as a teacher, Stuart served as a Royal Marine Commando, specialising in nuclear security and bomb disposal.  Used to pushing himself physically with multiple ironman triathlons and ultramarathons, Stuart enjoys motivating our children to enjoy PE and develop a passion for physical activity.

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We are so grateful for our wonderful teachers, and World Teachers' Day is a great reminder to us all to remember to tell them how fantastic they are and how much we appreciate them.

Our experienced and energetic teaching team work tirelessly to support all of our students, inspiring them with a passion for their subjects and helping them to develop a love of learning, that they carry into senior school and beyond.

“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world” 
Malala Yousafzai

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Bring your little ones along to join us on our search for the Gruffalo!

Join us for our next Playgroup on Thursday 10th October, from 9.30-11am.

Whilst your children enjoy craft and games, singing and stories, enjoy a coffee, meet our Early Years team. 

There is no need to book, and there is free parking in Upton Court car park, next to the Nursery and School.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Our whole school had so much fun celebrating this year's Global Be Well Day!

We started the day with a very energetic 'wake up shake up' outside, for all pupils and staff.  Our Head boy and Head girl led the event, supported by the prefect team,  and joined by parents and teachers. The music was loud and the smiles were wide, as the children danced and jumped 

The day included wellbeing focused activities throughout the lessons, from our older students sharing stories and reading with the little ones, to our prep children making kindness boxes and filling them with poems, letters and drawings, to meditation and mindfulness.

We also took part in Cognita School's Community Impact Challenge, contributing an amazing 442 hours of 'giving back'.

We are really proud of all the children and how enthusiastically they embraced the day 

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Join us this week and dive under the sea for a morning of fun, games, story and lots of songs!

Our weekly Playgroup is free to attend, and ideal for babies and toddlers, through to 4 years.  Enjoy a coffee whilst your little ones play, and meet our friendly Early Years team.

No need to book, car parking is available at Upton Court Park car park, right next to our Nursery and School.

We hope that you can join us for another fun session!

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Join us at this week's Playgroup session and Roar with the Dinosaurs!

Taking place at Long Close Nursery on Thursday 26th September from 9.30 - 11am. we will have lots of craft and games for the littles ones to enjoy, as well as story time and songs.

Our Playgroup is free to attend, welcoming babies up to children aged 4, and there is no need to book in advance.  Parking is available next to the Nursery and School, in Upton Court Car Park.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Book now to join us at our forthcoming Open Morning, to find out how your child could benefit from a Long Close education.

Whether you are looking for a Nursery, Reception or Senior School place, we would be delighted to tell you about what makes a Long Close education so special.

In Early Years, over 90% of our young learners achieving a Good Level of Development, thriving in a supportive and engaging environment that lays the foundation for your child's future success.

Our Prep School exemplifies academic excellence, with over 80% of students surpassing the 11+ exam's required pass mark in 2024.

Long Close offers a bespoke Senior experience, with strong personalised 
1:1 provision, in a close-knit family environment. Our students gain essential 21st century skills and achieve excellent academic success, so they can excel in the brightest of futures. 

We recommend registering early, places for Reception and Year 7 2025 are filling fast.

To find out more, and book your place at our Open Morning, contact our admissions team:  admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk or call: 01753 520095.

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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.

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2 - 4 yrs old

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4 - 5 yrs old

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5 - 11 yrs old

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11 - 16 yrs old

Long Close School

Admissions Enquiries:01753 537789