Longridge Towers School

Each Form Tutor is responsible for approximately nine pupils, allowing close staff-pupil relationships

“We have a structure in place that sees each Form Tutor being responsible for approximately nine pupils. As you can imagine, with such a small ratio, staff are able to build very close relationships with both the pupil and parents to ensure maximum progress and well-being is achieved efficiently and effectively.”

Whole-school approach to mental health with PSHE lessons, counselling services, and a dedicated LGBTQ+ support club

“structured PSHE lessons which look at issues of mental health and wellbeing, focus on ways to talk about and manage mental health and help to develop healthy habits and resilience.”

School provides small year groups and small teaching sets

“We provide small year groups and small teaching sets.”

School highlights small class sizes as aiding pupil transition and support

“Helped by our small class sizes and attentive staff, we find the transition process is generally very smooth”

School offers exciting programmes in art, drama and music, regular local/regional sporting success, and a diverse calendar of extra-curricular activities and trips

“Exciting programmes in art, drama and music encourage participation, creativity and individuality. Our library provides a bright and comfortable environment in which to study, read or research. Our sports teams enjoy regular local and regional success, often against much larger schools. We provide a diverse and exciting calendar of extra-curricular activities, trips and events.”

Longridge Towers runs a whole-school Enrichment Programme from Early Years through Sixth Form, with pupils choosing weekly activities including Duke of Edinburgh training, sport, languages, and the arts.

“From Early Years through to Sixth Form, pupils have the opportunity to choose additional activities, clubs and societies during their lunch time or as an after-school option.”

Pastoral care described as one of the school's main strengths, prioritising pupil wellbeing

“Here at Longridge we feel our pastoral care is one of our main strengths and we spend a lot of time and attention making sure that your child’s well-being is fully prioritised.”

School motto 'Carpe Diem' underpins a nurturing, caring, holistic ethos with a challenging, broad and inclusive curriculum

“Longridge has a tangible school ethos that is expressed through its pupils in their interactions both within and outside their school community. Longridge is characterised by its nurturing and caring environment as well as by its holistic approach to education.”

Sixth Form entry requires at least 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, with a recommended grade 5 in A-Level subjects

“Entry to the Sixth Form is based on the attainment of at least 6 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above. It is recommended that pupils have a grade 5 in the subjects which they wish to study at A’ Level.”

Wide choice of A-level subjects taught in small classes by expert teachers, plus co-curricular and enrichment programme

“there is a wide choice of subjects available to study, taught to a high standard in small classes by teachers who are experts in their field. In addition students will be able to develop broader skills through our extensive co-curricular and enrichment programme.”

Longridge describes itself as a non-selective school using interviews, school reports and taster days for admission

“Longridge is a non-selective school, which means that we enjoy a wide range of academic abilities, relying on interviews, school reports and taster days to assess each student and ensure Longridge is the best place for them.”

Sixth Form Information Evening held in November for Year 11 pupils considering sixth form

“A Sixth Form Information Evening for Form 5 (Year 11) is normally held in November. This is open to new and current pupils who wish to further their education at Longridge Towers School.”

Everyone who wanted a university place got one last year, most at their first-choice institution

“This last year everybody who wanted a university place was successful in gaining one, with the vast majority now attending their first choice institutions.”

The majority of Longridge pupils progress to full-time university education at their first choice institution

“The majority of Longridge pupils go on to full-time university education at their first choice institution.”

Ranked 19th in UK for small independent schools A-Level results (Telegraph, 2019) and 8th in North East (Times Schools Guide, 2022)

“The Telegraph–ranked 19th in the UK, 2019 (A’ Level results: small independent schools) The Times – ranked 8th in North East, 2022 (Top Independent Secondary Schools: The Times Schools Guide).”

Public exam results are consistently above the national average for a non-selective school, with national rankings cited (Telegraph 19th in UK 2019, Times 8th in North East 2022)

“Public exam results are always above the national average for a non-selective school. Good “value added” scores are achieved at all levels.”