Grove Academy vs Long Close School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Academy
Slough · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
990 students
Long Close School
Slough · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
183 students
| Measure | Grove Academy Slough, South East | Long Close School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #490 of 679 | #61 of 679 |
| National rank | #3104 of 4,090 | #202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 990 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 34% | – |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 60.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 76.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 5.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groveacademy.co.uk | www.longcloseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Close School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 27.1).
- •Grove Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 183.
- •Grove Academy is a academy school while Long Close School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grove Academy better than Long Close School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Close School ranks higher (92.4 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grove Academy and Long Close School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Academy: 990. Long Close School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Academy and Long Close School rank in South East?
Grove Academy is 490th of 679 and Long Close School is 61st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).