Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0NQ
10 simple reasons to choose Longacre School
Independent prep school and nursery in Shamley Green, Guildford.
For pupils aged 2.5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Longacre School fees range from £3,785 (Rec) to £5,750 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Longacre School
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Guildford and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 17 pupils per class and 13.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for most Longacre School leavers are one of 15 independent day schools. Duke of Kent School, RGS Guildford, Reigate Grammar School and King Edward's Witley collectively account for between one third and two thirds of leavers.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French, Spanish, Latin. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 3.
School enhances the curriculum with a comprehensive programme of educational trips, visitors and residentials. Forest School to Year 3.
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and over half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Choir, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Longacre School
Independent Prep Schools
St Catherine's School, Preparatory School, Bramley (2.4 miles); Cranleigh Preparatory School (4.2 miles); Guildford High Junior School (6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Busbridge Church of England Junior School (4.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Catherine's School, Bramley (2.4 miles); Cranleigh School (4.2 miles); Royal Grammar School, Guildford (5.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Glebelands School (4.4 miles); Guildford County School (5.4 miles); Godalming College (5.7 miles).