Long Close School vs St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 939 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Close School
Slough · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
183 students
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,178 students
| Measure | Long Close School Slough, South East | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #61 of 679 | #22 of 679 |
| National rank | #202 of 4,090 | #64 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 183 | 1,178 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 1,178 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 131.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.4 | 77.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.2% | 98.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.30 | 7.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longcloseschool.co.uk | www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 92.4).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 183.
- •Long Close School is a independent school while St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is a local authority 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 Long Close School better than St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 vs 92.4 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 Long Close School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Close School: 183. St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School: 1,178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Close School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School rank in South East?
Long Close School is 61st of 679 and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is 22nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).