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Long Close School
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- Slough SL3 7LU
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across academic and extracurricular areas with tailored support
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specialist support helps SEND and EAL pupils often exceed expectations
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally have positive attitudes but need improvement in consistent behaviour standards
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good teaching enables solid progress in most subjects except senior school science
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers use praise effectively, but independent learning opportunities could improve
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and strategic risk assessment are in place
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Good pastoral care ensures pupil well-being and includes health safety education
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities; pupils achieve in national competitions and music exams
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils succeed in balancing academics and extracurriculars, supported by enrichment activities
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Long Close School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 228 students from age 2-16 yr.
Tuition fee £2,450 to £6,225 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 85% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Long Close, the premier co-educational school serving students from 2 to 16 years old in Berkshire, has a long tradition of delivering exceptional academic instruction. We pride ourselves on our attention and dedication to student individuality and have been promoting our ideal of achievement through hard work, self-discipline, and inner strength for almost 80 years. We think that a positive learning environment is essential for students to develop and reach their maximum academic potential. This may be seen in our 100% exceptional SIS inspection record, which identifies us as one of Berkshire's top educational institutions. Come check out what Long Close has to offer, why not? Set up a visit right away.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 54.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 69.11% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 44.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 24.47% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.81 | 4.34 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 63.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 58.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 70.44% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 44.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 28.11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 34.72% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 4.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.67% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 63.2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.2% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 27 | 49.59% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 10 | 62.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 43.59% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 9 | 23.47% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 11 | 30% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.48 | 4.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 68% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.09% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 42 | 49% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 32 | 61.67% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 35.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 21.47% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 26.47% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.92 | 3.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 67.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.91% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 49.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 59.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.46% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 23.46% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.85% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.89% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 70.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.22% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.44% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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