Longacre School, Guildford

Prep

Other independent school

Mixed

Ages 2–11

Data last updated 25 Aug 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Mrs Sophie Baber

Pupils:167 / 300 capacity

LA:Surrey

Phone:01483893225

Website:www.longacreschool.co.uk

Address:Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, GU5 0NQ

Area:Schools in GU5

Admissions:Not applicable

Status:open

Opened:31 October 1957

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

Routine Inspection
10 June 2025
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Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 September 2022
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Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
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GRT
11 February 2014
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URN:125393

UKPRN:10071090

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Godalming and Ash

Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Sixth Form

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Latest from Longacre School

Why Prep Schools Provide the Best Start for Future Success

9 Jan 2026

Prep schools provide a carefully balanced blend of academic rigour, pastoral care and opportunities that shape pupils' academic progress, confidence and wellbeing.

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Nursery Hill (adj)

506m · 8 min walk

Red Lion (opp)

506m · 8 min walk

Wonersh and Shamley Green School (adj)

678m · 11 min walk

Lords Hill Turning (N-bound)

865m · 14 min walk

Birtley Road (SE-bound)

1.0km · 17 min walk

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

56%

Available places

167 pupils

300 capacity

133 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Guildford

High pressure

New homes approved:2,197

Projected new pupils:395

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Guildford

Admissions Demand - Surrey

Low demand0.98x oversubscription

Places available

12,562

Applications

12,278

Got 1st preference

80.6%

Got preferred school

95.3%

Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)

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