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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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
In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, the students came to school dressed in red, white and blue. Throughout the day, they took part in a variety of engaging lessons and activities designed to deepen their understanding of this important moment in history. From learning about life during wartime to exploring the significance of Victory in Europe Day, the children showed great curiosity and enthusiasm. It was a meaningful and memorable way to commemorate the day.
#slough #WeAreCognita #veday80thanniversary #VEDay
The Upper Prep children enjoyed a magical and inspiring day during their recent trip to see Wicked the Musical. The morning began with engaging classroom activities where the children explored the characters and wrote their own imaginative character descriptions. In the afternoon, the excitement continued as they travelled into London to watch the spectacular theatre production. The children were captivated by the incredible staging and dazzling costumes, and they especially loved singing along to the show`s memorable songs. It was a truly unforgettable experience for all!
#slough #wickedthemuscial #UpperPrep #WeAreCognita
We would like to wish all of our wonderful Year 11`s a very fond farewell as they embark on their next journey post Long Close! We wish you all the very best of luck with your exams over the forthcoming weeks. We know you will be well prepared and organised and we are extremely proud of you. You will very much be missed!
#slough #WeAreCognita #year11leavers
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.
We`d love to welcome your child to the mission!
#slough #wearecognita #STEMeducation #LongCloseSTEM #CrackTheCode #year5
After three months of dedication, creativity, and teamwork, our amazing girls from years 7 to 9 proudly took to the stage at the Festival and International Day of Dance which took place at The Curve, Slough. 🌍✨
They choreographed their own routine and committed themselves to regular rehearsals, refining every movement and supporting one another throughout the process 🤝🩰 Their performance was a beautiful reflection of their hard work, passion, and determination 💪❤️
We are so proud of what they achieved — well done, girls!
#slough #WeAreCognita #inernationaldayofdance
Our Prep 1 class had an amazing science lesson exploring their new topic: Plants and How They Grow! 🌱 The children were bursting with curiosity, asking brilliant questions like “Where do fruits grow from?” and “What do fruit plants look like?” — topics we’re excited to dive into over the next few weeks. 🍓🌼
They also headed outside to investigate real plants, examining the roots of daisies and grass up close. It’s clear we have some budding young scientists in Prep 1! 🔍✨
At Long Close, our small class sizes allow for pupil-led learning and a personalised approach to every child’s interests and questions.
#LongCloseSchool #Prep1 #PupilLedLearning #Curiosity #ScienceExploration #BuddingScientists
Dive under the sea and join us for a fun session of craft and games, story and songs! Taking place on Thursday 1st May from 9.30-11am, the morning will be full of fun for babies to 4 year olds.
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.
#slough #playgroup #WeAreCognita
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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