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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We`re thrilled to invite you to our next Open Morning taking place on Friday 2nd May, 10am-12pm. Come along and see our whole school in action and discover what make Long Close such a special place where every child can thrive! 🌟
🔍 Explore our classrooms, meet our teachers, and discover the opportunities we offer to nurture your child`s growth.
To book your place, call our friendly admissions team on 01753 309588 or email: admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk
📅 Date: Friday 2 May 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
📍 Location: Long Close School, Upton Court Road, Slough.
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Today marks a special day for many families with children starting school in September, as they will be notified of which state school their child has been allocated.
If you were not successful in gaining a place at the school of your choice, don`t worry, we are here to help.
With a limited number of places available in our Reception 2025 Class, find out how your child could thrive at Long Close and join us at our next Open Morning on Friday 2 May, 10am - 12pm.
To book your place email admissions@longcloseschool or call us on 01753 520095. We would love to hear from you!
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Our Year 8 Art students have been working on a mixed media landscape project. As part of this we have been looking at the expressive and inspiring work of Kurt Jackson. Students have been learning how to blend oil pastels and layer detail using mark making. As this project develops, pupils will be using their own photographs of landscapes to produce a final mixed media landscape in the style of Kurt Jackson. What beautiful work Year 8!
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We`re officially on our Easter break and getting ready for the summer term! We hope you all have a relaxing time and enjoy the warmer weather 🌞
While the school is closed, our Admissions Team is still here and happy to assist you whether its to discuss a mid-year or September start, or just for a tour. To get in touch, email admissions@longcloseschool. co.uk or call 01753 520095.
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Year 4 have really enjoyed letting their imagination soar whilst writing their dragon non-chronological reports. They worked so hard to write informative reports that are all beautifully presented. They even used AI to generate images of the dragons they had created. A great exercise for our Year 4 class to develop their creative writing skills, research methods and presentation skills.
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We would like to wish all of our Year 11 students the best of luck with their revision over the Easter holidays. We know you will be well prepared and organised for your exams ahead!
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Wishing all our Long Close friends and families a very Happy Easter!
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Change for young children can sometimes be a little daunting. This is why we enable the children to spend time in their new classes for September regularly, getting used to their surroundings and teachers. It was wonderful to see Nursery and Pre School children enjoying a Spring Themed Experience morning in Pre School and Reception this week.
The morning was filled with Spring themed activities, as well as spending time with our adorable baby chicks. We hope it made the children feel more at ease about their transition onto their next venture in September.
Long Close is truly a special place to start your child’s educational journey. We take pride in providing a nurturing, personalized environment that supports learning and encourages academic excellence. For more information about Long Close and to reserve a spot in our Reception class, please email admissions@longcloseschool.co.uk.
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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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