Nursery places available School places available Reception - Year 6 Nursery places available from 3 months old.
Nursery places available School places available Reception - Year 6 Nursery places available from 3 months old.
Nursery places available School places available Reception - Year 6 Nursery places available from 3 months old.
Nursery places available School places available Reception - Year 6 Nursery places available from 3 months old.
Pastoral care underpins every aspect of school life. We nurture pupils to become resilient, responsible and increasingly independent learners within a culture of kindness, respect and shared purpose.
By the time they leave us, pupils are confident, well organised and fully prepared – academically and emotionally – to embrace the next stage of their education.
In Key Stage Two, pupils receive peer mediation training, equipping them with the skills to listen actively, resolve conflict calmly and support younger children in managing friendships and disagreements. This responsibility develops empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity – qualities that are invaluable preparation for secondary school and for life beyond education.
Pupils learn how to articulate their thoughts, consider different perspectives and approach challenges with confidence and composure. These experiences foster self-efficacy and leadership in a meaningful, practical way.
Longwood has a distinctive family ethos – something that is best understood when you visit. Many of our pupils have been with us since nursery, creating a genuine sense of continuity, belonging and shared responsibility. Older pupils naturally care for and guide younger children, modelling patience, encouragement and kindness.
Our pupils are notably nurturing; this is evident in daily interactions, collaborative learning and whole-school events. The culture is one of mutual respect and quiet confidence.
Our buddy system formally strengthens these relationships. Older pupils are paired with younger children, offering support at key transition points, during reading sessions and at whole-school events. This builds confidence in younger pupils while developing leadership, accountability and compassion in older ones.
Strong links between the school and nursery further enhance this sense of community. Shared reading sessions, joint musical performances and collaborative events allow children of all ages to learn together and celebrate one another’s achievements. These cross-phase experiences foster confidence, aspiration and a powerful sense of belonging.
Pastoral care at Longwood is not an add-on – it is woven into the fabric of daily life. The result is pupils who leave not only academically accomplished, but emotionally intelligent, socially confident and ready to thrive.
We firmly believe that happy, safe pupils make the best learners. Research consistently shows that wellbeing – including emotional health, engagement and confidence – plays a crucial role in academic success. Pupils who feel secure, supported and connected are more focused, motivated and willing to take intellectual risks, all of which directly enhance learning outcomes.
At Longwood, this is reflected in a culture where children feel known, listened to and encouraged to explore, collaborate and persevere. Our focus on wellbeing supports strong academic achievement while also preparing pupils for life beyond school – equipping them with resilience, adaptability and confidence to thrive in an uncertain world.