The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- This school does not have a sixth form
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.4
16.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
34.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 63%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Head
- Doctor Richard Robson (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillingdon Grange School
Independent · Very close
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 389m away
Upton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 534m away
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Independent · 932m away
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary · 939m away
Ditton Park Academy
Secondary · 994m away
Eton End School
Independent · 1.3km away
Slough and Eton CofE Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Long Close School a selective school?
Yes. Long Close School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Long Close School's Ofsted rating?
Long Close School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2010. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Close School?
Long Close School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Close School take?
Long Close School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Long Close School?
Long Close School is in Slough, SL3 7LU, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Close School have a sixth form?
No, Long Close School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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