Barrow Hills School vs Long Close School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hills School
Godalming · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
181 students
Long Close School
Slough · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
183 students
| Measure | Barrow Hills School Godalming, South East | Long Close School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #61 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 181 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 183 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Godalming | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barrowhills.org | www.longcloseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Close School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 181.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barrow Hills School better than Long Close School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrow Hills School and Long Close School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hills School: 181. Long Close School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hills School and Long Close School rank in South East?
Barrow Hills School is unranked and Long Close School is 61st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).