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Long Close School We are the only Independent School in Slough that provides an outstanding education to boys and girls. For me, it’s the word ‘happy’ that matters most.

'This is a happy school.' Those were the first words written about Long Close in our most recent school inspection report. The inspectors also made repeated use of the word ‘outstanding’ – to describe the education we provide, the personal development of our children, our commitment to health and safety, the way we run the school, and the quality of our nursery. It was something I noticed the first time I visited the school. Everyone is pleased to be here. Teachers, pupils and parents greet each other with smiles and respect. The children are known by their first names. Doors are held open. Classrooms are filled with purpose. I now realise that this happiness is built into the culture of the school. It comes from the unusual amount of individual attention we choose to give our pupils. Our combination of small class sizes and excellent teachers means that we are better placed than other schools to find out what makes each child tick. We identify individual potential and nurture it so that all of our children can make the very most of themselves. It’s an approach that fosters an atmosphere of endeavour, ambition and personal fulfilment. The benefits are evident. Our academic results, for example, are excellent – in SATs, the 11+, Common Entrance and GCSEs. But there’s another measure of success that matters more. It’s that Long Close ‘adds value’; on average, children make more progress here than they would at other schools. That, I think, is the true measure of a successful school – and a happy one. Miss Nijjar
Headteacher

16/10/2026

💛💛 Hello Yellow! 💛💛

Today, our children have come into school dressed in yellow to show their support for World Mental Health Day, which took place last Saturday. 🌟

We’re proud to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our children to talk about their feelings, be kind to one another, and remember that it’s always okay to ask for help. 💛

Together, let’s keep the conversation going and remind everyone that mental health matters! 🌈💛

16/10/2026

🐸🕷️ Things got WILD at Long Close this week! 🐾🌿

Our Reception to Year 6 children had a WILD time at our hands-on Science Workshop! From minibeasts and small mammals to fascinating amphibians, our young explorers got up close and personal with some amazing British wildlife. 🦔🐛🐸

There were plenty of curious questions, excited faces and lots of wonderful discoveries as the children investigated these incredible creatures, learnt about their features and behaviours, and even had the chance to handle some of them! 🐭🪲

It was a fantastic day full of creepy-crawly encounters, big smiles and brilliant science - sparking curiosity, building confidence and bringing the natural world to life. 💚🌳
 

WildAboutScience LearningIsFun 🐾

12/10/2026

💷 Building money skills for life! 💡

Last week, our students took part in engaging financial education workshop as part of our Maths curriculum! 🧮

We were delighted to welcome a current bank manager who shared their real-world knowledge and expertise, helping students explore saving, spending, borrowing, budgeting and making sensible financial choices.

Students also learned about online safety and digital money, including how to spot potential scams and keep their personal and financial information safe online. 🔐📱

It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved, asking thoughtful questions and developing valuable life skills to help them make informed financial decisions now and in the future! 🌟

A huge thank you to our guest bank manager for sharing their time and expertise with us! 👏

08/10/2026

🌍 Exploring Bristol: Geography Beyond the Classroom! 🏙️

Our GCSE Geography students recently headed to Bristol to explore the impacts of urban regeneration first-hand.

From Stokes Croft and Cabot Circus to Queen Square, Millennium Square and the Harbourside, students carried out Environmental Quality Surveys, comparing different areas of the city and identifying evidence of environmental, social and economic change.

📊 Students also interviewed members of the public, collecting valuable primary data about their experiences and opinions of the regenerated areas. We were particularly proud to hear several members of the public comment on our students’ excellent manners, confidence and politeness when approaching them. 👏

The fieldwork provided a fantastic opportunity to take Geography beyond the classroom, developing essential GCSE skills in:

🔎 Collecting and analysing primary data
🏙️ Evaluating the success of urban regeneration
💬 Considering different perspectives
📈 Drawing conclusions from geographical evidence

A huge well done to all our students for representing the school so brilliantly and showing that excellent Geography can happen far beyond the classroom! 🌍👏

05/10/2026

Not happy with your child’s school? Moving house? Exploring Nursery options? ⭐

We welcome new students throughout the year and our experienced, caring staff are experts at helping children settle quickly and confidently into school life, whatever the term.🎓

At Long Close, we thrive with small class sizes and an individualised approach to learning, clearly demonstrated in our outstanding 11+ pass rates and success at GCSE. Our students gain essential 21st century skills and achieve excellent academic success, so they can excel in the brightest of futures.

To find out how your child could thrive at Long Close, contact us to arrange a tour or taster day, or join us at our next Open Morning on Friday 20 November, 10am - 12pm

We would love to hear from you! 💫

📩Email: [email protected] 📞: 01753 520095

A new chapter for Long Close School! 💙We’re delighted to announce that our official LinkedIn page is now live!Follow us ...
02/10/2026

A new chapter for Long Close School! 💙

We’re delighted to announce that our official LinkedIn page is now live!

Follow us for the latest school news, achievements, events and updates from across our school community.

Join us on LinkedIn and stay connected with Long Close School.

🔗 Find our page via the link in our bio.

01/10/2026

✍️✨ Let the storytelling begin! 📚🚀

This week, we launched the BBC 500 Words Story Writing Competition with our Prep classes and Year 7, inspiring our young writers to let their imaginations run wild! 🌟

As part of a BBC live lesson, the children picked up creative writing tips from Sir Lenny Henry and began exploring what makes a great story.

First, they discovered what makes them unique, thinking about their hobbies, interests and the little things that make them who they are.

🤖🏏 Next, they brought their characters to life. From a time-travelling robot to a cricket-loving adventurer, the children explored how they could combine their own interests with imaginative, fictional characters.

🌌 Then came the magic question: “What if…?” What if a robot hit a cricket ball so hard that it travelled through time and space to find it again? The possibilities were endless!

Finally, the children turned their ideas into storyboards, using pictures to plan the beginning, middle and end of their stories. These plans will now help them develop their ideas into creative, engaging short stories of up to 500 words.

We can’t wait to see where their imaginations take them!
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29/09/2026

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition 🏕️🎉🌳

Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh participants have successfully completed their qualifying expedition! After two days of training, they put their skills to the test - navigating their own routes, carrying their kit, setting up camp, cooking their meals and working together to overcome challenges along the way.

From Langley, through Black Park, Fulmer and Stoke Common, the teams made their way to camp before tackling another day of walking through Burnham Beeches, Littleworth Common and Hedsor, finishing at Cookham Moor.

There were wrong turns, tired legs, cold temperatures and plenty of problem-solving -but the teams supported each other and kept going. 💪

The expedition is about so much more than walking. Students took on different roles, developed their leadership and communication skills, solved problems and encouraged each other when things got tough.

👏 A huge well done to everyone who took part - what an achievement!

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25/09/2026

🌍✨ Happy European Day of Languages! ✨🌍

Today we’re celebrating the wonderful diversity of languages and cultures within our school community! ❤️

Our students were invited to come to school in their cultural dress, and it was fantastic to see such a colourful celebration of our different backgrounds and identities. 👗🧥🌎

A huge thank you to all our students and families for helping us celebrate what makes our community so special! 💙

23/09/2026

🏆FANTASTIC NEWS! 🏆

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Long Close School has been selected as a finalist for the ISA Awards 2026 – Outstanding Sport (Small School)! 🎉👏

This is a wonderful recognition of the passion, commitment and enthusiasm that our pupils and staff bring to sport and physical activity every day.

At Long Close, sport is about so much more than competition. We are incredibly proud of a programme that gives every pupil the opportunity to participate, progress, represent, lead and challenge themselves, while developing confidence, resilience, teamwork and a love of being active.
A huge thank you and well done to our wonderful PE teacher, Mr Stuart Downie, whose passion, dedication and commitment to our pupils and school sport have helped make this achievement possible.

And, of course, a massive well done to all our students and the wider Long Close community who continue to embrace every opportunity, give their best and support one another.👏🏆💙

We couldn’t be prouder to be heading to the ISA Awards 2026 as finalists!

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