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.

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.

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

This week's Playgroup is all about the classic tale of Goldilocks and the three bears!

Taking place on Thursday 16th January from 9.30-11am, the morning will be full of fun for babies to 4 year olds.

Our playgroup is free to attend, but booking is essential.  To book your spot, please click here:  https://bit.ly/3BWSLFg

Please note, you only need to book a space for your child/ren, adults do not need to reserve a place.

Car Parking is available in Upton Court Car Park, next to Long Close. 

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Join us for an exciting morning in our Reception class! Meet our experienced Early Years team, whilst the children dive into a hands-on creepy crawlies workshop with ZooLab!

To book your place please email admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk. Places are limited. 

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We are very excited about our forthcoming Reception Experience Morning!  Taking place on Wednesday 29th January, this is the perfect opportunity for you and your child to find out what makes Long Close so special.

A workshop from the wonderful ZooLab team, will give children the opportunity to meet some of their amazing animals! Our Early Years team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Places are limited, and booking is essential.  To book your place, please email:  admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk 

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Join us for the first of our Playgroup sessions this term, taking place on Thursday 9th January from 9.30-11am.

With an arctic theme, the morning will be full of fun for babies to 4 year olds.

Our playgroup is free to attend, but booking is essential.  To book your spot, please click here:  https://bit.ly/41UwLVT

Please note, you only need to book a space for your child/ren, adults do not need to reserve a place.

Car Parking is available in Upton Court Car Park, next to Long Close. 

#playgroup #slough #WeAreCognita
We are thrilled to announce that Long Close has been ranked 22nd in The Times Parent Power Schools Guide for 2025, placed in the 'top independent secondary schools with no sixth forms' category. 

We are incredibly proud of this achievement as it recognises the exceptional work of our pupils and staff in such a prestigious publication, that is compiled based on exam results and published annually.

If you are considering an independent education for your child, contact us today to see how we can make a positive difference to their future. 

01753 537789
admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk

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

Enquiries :01753 53778