Highflying PEGASUS
Our school motto, altiora petimus - encourages all children to soar higher without limits.
Nursery and Pre-School
Little Long Close
Little Long Close is the best start you could imagine.
As a Private School Nursery, the learning experience is truly exceptional!
As a Private School Nursery, the learning experience is truly exceptional!
INSPIRING
FUTURE
LEADERS
“Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly”
Napoleon Bonaparte
Inspiring
For over 85 years, Long Close has enjoyed a small, close-knit family community which makes a big difference.
Our bespoke skills-first philosophy ensures every child experiences the very best start within our private school setting. Our wonderful school was founded in 1941, and PEGASUS has been our steadfast motif for over 85 years.
Our bespoke skills-first philosophy ensures every child experiences the very best start within our private school setting. Our wonderful school was founded in 1941, and PEGASUS has been our steadfast motif for over 85 years.
Our children are happy, well-rounded and make impressive progress for their age. We know they love being part of the Little Long Close family every day and we are proud to be inspiring future leaders.
“My best life lessons and education didn’t come from a classroom”
Bear Grylls
Future
Our pioneering skills-first approach prepares our children for the future.
We highly value our innovative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Program. Our real-life workshops and hands-on learning experiences equip our children from 2 years old with self-confidence and resourcefulness to prepare them as global leaders of the future.
skills-first approach
“Imagination is more important than knowledge”
Albert Einstein
Leaders
With no more than 15 students in any class, are a well-known defining feature of Long Close; every student is cherished and individuality celebrated.
In 2025, the World Economic Forum produced a ‘Future of Jobs Report’ which outlined that between 2025 and 2030, the skills required globally to fullfil the workforce demands included analytical thinking, AI and data awareness, creativity, resilience, curiosity, life-long learning and technological literacy.
Confidence
Our children grow in confidence every day with a core belief that no dream is too big!
