Longacre School has closed (Thursday 2 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Longacre School, Guildford
Longacre School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Guildford.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Longacre School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Longacre School are St Catherine's School (1.4 miles, selective); Cranleigh School (2.8 miles); St Hilary's School (3.7 miles); and Duke of Kent School (3.8 miles).
St Catherine's SchoolCranleigh SchoolSt Hilary's SchoolDuke of Kent School
Who goes there
In 2026, 3 pupils (1.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chilworth Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Longacre School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Longacre School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
167 pupils
300 places
133 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Guildford
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
3.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
167
Total Pupils
93
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Longacre School
How many pupils go to Longacre School?
Longacre School has around 167 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Longacre School?
Longacre School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Longacre School?
Longacre School is at Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0NQ.