Langley Grammar School

What Langley Grammar School does

Langley Grammar School is a state-funded secondary academy located in Langley, Berkshire, England, serving students aged 11 to 18 across Years 7 to 13, including a Sixth Form offering A Level qualifications. It delivers the UK national curriculum alongside enrichment programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award, music, sports, drama, and an LGS Futures careers and higher-education pathway that supports Oxbridge and Medical School applications. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted (January 2022) and listed in the Sunday Times Parent Power 2023 best UK schools guide; it is also an Apple Distinguished School and Apple Regional Training Centre operating a 1:1 iPad learning environment managed via Jamf.

Its underlying technology stack centres on the Apple device ecosystem (iPads for students, Jamf Parent App for parents, Jigsaw24 as device partner) combined with standard EdTech SaaS for communication and operations: My Child At School (MCAS), ClassCharts, SchoolCloud for parents' evening booking, ParentPay for payments, and Microsoft 365 / Azure AD via the Sapienta portal for authentication. Teaching infrastructure is supported by Microsoft 365 for staff and the Juniper Education platform for the school's website.

The business model is non-commercial. As an academy, Langley Grammar School receives direct per-pupil funding from the UK Government rather than tuition fees; it is independent of the Slough local authority and governed by its own board of governors. Ancillary income is generated through facility lettings (notably a fitness suite) and community programmes such as the Pre-Loved Uniform Shop, which redistributes donated uniforms to families. Admissions are selective, run via the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools' 11+ examination for Year 7 entry, with separate processes for Sixth Form and in-year admissions. The school's customer base comprises enrolled students and their families within its Berkshire catchment, supported by partnerships with the British Council (International School Award), Slough Music Service, Teaching School Hub Berkshire, and Jigsaw24.

Name

Langley Grammar School

Legal name

Langley Grammar School

Website

https://lgs.slough.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Langley Grammar School is a state-funded UK secondary academy in Langley, Berkshire, serving students aged 11–18 through GCSE and A Level programmes, financed by direct government grants and rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Academy School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Academy school
• Sixth form provision
• Grammar school
• GCSE and A Level

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As an academy, the school receives funding directly from the Government, independent from any local authority. This is the primary source of operational funding.
2. School Lettings: The school offers facilities for lettings including a fitness suite, generating additional revenue from community use of school facilities.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Langley Grammar School is a state-funded academy secondary school delivering compulsory secondary education (Years 7–11) leading to GCSE qualifications and a Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering A Levels and the Sixth Form Passport for Life Programme. It supports students through careers guidance (LGS Futures), Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a Music Programme, the National Tutoring Programme, and a 1:1 iPad learning environment within an Apple Distinguished School setting.

Product overview

Langley Grammar School offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising secondary education (Years 7-11), Sixth Form provision, and specialised programmes. The school integrates technology through its Apple Distinguished School iPad initiative, and provides support services including the LGS Futures careers programme, National Tutoring Programme, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Additional offerings include music programmes, the Pre-Loved Uniform Shop, and 11+ familiarisation sessions. Parent communication is facilitated through integrated platforms including MCAS, ClassCharts, and SchoolCloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme (Years 7–11) Comprehensive secondary education for students in Years 7 through 11, covering the national curriculum with a focus on academic excellence and personal development, leading to GCSE qualifications. Targeted at students aged 11–16 admitted through the Slough Consortium 11+ examination or in-year admissions.
• Sixth Form Provision Post-16 education offering A Levels and the Sixth Form Passport for Life Programme, preparing students aged 16–18 for university and careers, including support for Oxbridge and Medical School applications.
• Free 11+ Familiarisation Programme Free preparation and familiarisation sessions for primary school students preparing for the 11+ entrance examination for Year 7 admission to Langley Grammar School.
• LGS Futures: Careers and Higher Education Programme Comprehensive careers guidance programme for Sixth Form students including work experience, university application support, Oxbridge preparation, apprenticeships guidance, and labour market information.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Extra-curricular award scheme offering Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, including expeditions and community service activities for students.
• Music Programme Music education and performance opportunities for students, including the Slough Youth Orchestra partnership, supported by Music Mark membership and Lead School for Music status in Slough.
• Pre-Loved Uniform Shop Second-hand school uniform initiative supporting families and promoting sustainability through donated and recycled uniforms, accepting donations at Reception throughout the year.
• National Tutoring Programme Additional academic tutoring programme to support student learning, including one-to-one and small group tuition.
• iPads at Langley Grammar (1:1 iPad Programme) School-issued iPad programme for students, supported by Jamf device management, with Apple Distinguished School designation and Jamf Parent App for parental device management.
• School Lettings (Facilities Hire) Facilities hire service offering school buildings and the fitness suite to community groups and individuals for sport and recreational use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 77% of GCSE entries awarded grades 7-9 (A*/A equivalent)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Slough Music ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Slough Music Service nominated Langley Grammar School to become a Music Mark school for the 2020/21 academic year. The school is also a Lead School for Music in Slough, supporting high-quality musical opportunities across the borough.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The school was awarded the International School Award by the British Council in 2015 and successfully reaccredited in 2018. The school maintains four international partnerships with partner schools.
• Slough Consortium of Grammar SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other grammar schools in Slough for administering the 11+ examination and providing information events for parents regarding admissions.
• Teaching School Hub BerkshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school serves as a Teaching School Hub for Berkshire, providing professional development and support for teachers in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tiffin School: Highly selective boys' grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, consistently ranked among the top UK grammar schools by academic outcomes. Comparable on selective admissions, GCSE/A Level performance benchmarks, and Parental Power positioning.
• Wilson's School: Selective boys' grammar school in Sutton, regularly appearing in the Sunday Times Parent Power top schools list. Comparable on selective admissions model, academic results, and aspirational parent profile.
• Burnham Grammar School: Fourth member of the Slough Consortium; also a selective state grammar with overlapping catchment. Closest competitor for selective admissions within Slough.
• St Olave's Grammar School: Selective grammar in Orpington with a long-standing reputation for academic outcomes. Comparable on selective admissions and Parental Power positioning.
• Upton Court Grammar School: Another Slough Consortium grammar school competing for the same selective Year 7 intake in the same geography. Direct peer on admissions, demographics, and parental choice set.
• St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School: Fifth member of the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools; selective school sharing the same admissions test and catchment. Direct peer on admissions competition within Slough.
• Henrietta Barnett School: Selective girls' grammar in Hampstead, regularly top of UK Parent Power rankings. Comparable on high-attainment selective admissions model and aspirational parental demand profile.
• Herschel Grammar School: Co-member of the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools; shares the same 11+ admissions process and Slough catchment. The most directly comparable institution given shared consortium, geography, and selective admissions model.
• Altrincham Grammar School for Boys: Selective boys' grammar in Greater Manchester, consistently high in Parent Power. Comparable selective grammar model though in a different region — informs national benchmarking rather than direct competition.
• Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet): Selective boys' grammar in Barnet, frequently cited as one of the top state schools nationally by attainment. Directly comparable on selective 11+ entry and high academic outcomes benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/langleygrammarschool

Compliance3 records

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