Long Close School
Long Close School is an independent school in Slough for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has 183 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Long Close School is Good, from an inspection in June 2010. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 56.1, and 74% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: June 2010. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Upton Court Road Upton Slough Berkshire SL3 7LU |
| Phone | 01753520095 |
| Reference Number | 110162 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 183 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.3%
Girls: 37.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Long Close School provides a good quality of education for its pupils, with significant strengths in teaching, assessment, and overall pupil engagement. The school's commitment to personal development and well-being is evident, as students demonstrate exemplary attitudes towards learning, contributing to their outstanding progress, especially in literacy and numeracy. The school has a well-structured curriculum complemented by good enrichment and cultural appreciation opportunities. However, attendance rates are below the national average, and the monitoring of absences requires improvement. Overall, the school meets its objectives and is making steady progress under the management of Cognita Limited.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 May 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 May 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Good quality teaching and assessment practices.
- Strong personal development and well-being programs.
- Effective individual support due to small class sizes.
- Good curriculum breadth with enrichment opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited choice in accredited technology courses.
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to enhance learning.
- Below-average attendance rates not adequately monitored.
- Limited opportunities for older pupils to develop responsibilities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 17.5% of pupils at Long Close School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 3.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Long Close School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Long Close School is Good, from an inspection in June 2010.
When was Long Close School last inspected by Ofsted?
Long Close School was last inspected in June 2010.
How many pupils does Long Close School have?
Long Close School has 183 pupils on roll.
What age range does Long Close School cover?
Long Close School for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Long Close School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 56.1, and 74% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Long Close School?
Long Close School is at Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU.
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