Long Close School & Nursery

Fantastic experience: Brilliant teachers who really want to make a difference.. Endless opportunities. Very exciting and happy place. Well run!

Fantastic experience: My daughter has just recently started Reception, and she is taking to the school very well. The class sizes are small, the teaching and genuine empathy and care to the students is just incredible to see and hear back from my daughter. I have observed so many 1 star reviews often with the same review posted. I am glad I paid no attention and took the time like any sensible parent, to visit the school and take along my daughter so we could both assess the schools suitability. It is clear someone or some rival has an axe to grind and is maliciously posting 1 star reviews, some with no comments. I would recommend parents do their own due diligence and visit the school before they sing its praises or criticise. My personal experience is this is a fine school and staffed with excellent teaching staff and importantly, well behaved and raised children.

Fantastic experience: My son switched during mid year from state school to Long Close, school provided very personal support. He was settled in very quickly. School teachers are very helpful and caring and my son is loving every moment of his school life.

Negative experience: As a former student of this school, it is not worthy of an “outstanding” school. Firstly, the school lunches were horrid, I used to come home from school very hungry, secondly the sports facilities are practically non-existent and it’s not like it’s made up in the academics because only 7 passed the Berkshire 11+ during my year.

Fantastic experience: LCS has been very helpful to my child and he is very happy with the school, his teachers have been very helpful teaching all his subjects ... I have also noticed how confident & positive thinking he has become

Fantastic experience: My son started in Reception last year September and we couldn’t be happier! From the outset the admissions department worked with us to satisfy our questions and arrange COVID safe visits during the pandemic (outside of school hours). We met the Head of Early Years and really connected with her ethos and passion. The set up was inclusive, taking into account the children’s view (child led) with lots of activities and extra curricular classes. The highlights for us are Forrest School, Dance Classes, Swimming (pre covid) and a ‘Real Tool’ station where the children can hammer and use screw drivers! (Sounds scary but is extremely safe and the children love it!) The school environment is clean, happy and welcoming. The Senior Leadership team are very approachable, they actually greet the parents and children every morning in the playground before going into class. The very best thing for us is that our son is absolutely thriving! It’s fair to say that he started the school year as a skeptic but by October he was converted and now comes out of school so happy every day! Despite only starting in September 2020, he has made lots of friends who we can’t wait to have play dates with when we finally get back to some normality.

Fantastic experience: My Daughter joined in Year 7, She really likes going to this school. She love getting up in the mornings to go to school!. This say how much the Teachers are doing a great job. The schools keeps me updated and I have had no issues with it so far. I would recommend this school to other parents. If like my daughter, she/he was finding it hard to make friends in other schools, she/he will find it easy here.

Negative experience: Very unhappy with the quality of education and approach of staff... very horrible experience in the school .. I wouldn’t recommend this school to anyone.. it’s not worth a penny you pay!! Pulled my daughter out of this school as the level of education was appalling. The school was good until Mr Pavey was the head teacher. Once he left the school, everything has gone downhill!!!

Fantastic experience: Improving constantly, warm, caring environment.

Positive experience: My son has been at Long Close for 7 years and my older son gone on to grammar school. Yes there have been staff changes but which school hasn't. Nothing is perfect anywhere, but here the staff and head listen to the voice of the parent as long as you go and talk to them. Kids in year 7 are so close already and happy with a great choice of enrichment. Children are supported and lots of positive feedback direct from the kids.

Positive experience: Good school and friendly staff, always there to listen and help with anything needed. It’s a cosy school that provides a good environment to students to attain their best. Staff is attentive and approachable, happy with the school and high teaching standards.

Negative experience: The school is rubbish waste of time. It has no facilities and the education is appalling. The school is very small and does not meet private schools standards. A state school is better than this school and I would NOT ADVISE THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE ITS TRASH

Negative experience: Teachers do not care, facilities are terrible for a private school

Positive experience: My child has been at this school for 2 years. The school during this time has had a lot of change in leadership and as always that results in staff leaving or moving around. In my opinion it is good for the school that some staff have left or are leaving. The school needs staff that are on board with the vision and some teachers are openly letting parents know that they are not. My daughter is very happy at the school and although the teaching isn’t consistent in all subjects it is improving.

Positive experience: My son has been at the school since Reception age. In that time he has developed with great guidance and teaching from the school. We have been lucky to benefit from some great teachers who have always made time to speak to me and discuss my sons progress. The school has a lovely community feel and I feel prepares the children well in early years and the junior school for their next step. I feel it is well positioned as a school for pre secondary at the moment. With the planned development to add better sports and teaching facilities it becomes a good option for older children too.

Negative experience: School had a major change last year in admin with head teacher suddenly leaving and complaints against many teachers. Sports at the school is quite poorly organised and run.

Negative experience: Nah

Positive experience: Good school