Long Close School vs St Bernard's Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 931 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 Preparatory School
Slough · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Long Close School Slough, South East | St Bernard's Preparatory School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #61 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #202 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 183 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 229 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 72.5% |
| 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 | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longcloseschool.co.uk | www.stbernardsprep.org |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Preparatory School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 183.
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 Preparatory 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 Long Close School and St Bernard's Preparatory School?
About 931 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 Preparatory School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Close School and St Bernard's Preparatory School rank in South East?
Long Close School is 61st of 679 and St Bernard's Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).