Longridge Towers School - Independent School Northumberland
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Longridge Towers School - Independent School Northumberland
Car Club leads to exciting career
A Longridge student is preparing to enter the UK's car engineering industry in 'Motorsport Valley' after securing an apprenticeship to leading academy.
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Full interview with new Head
Mr Jon Wilcox will take over from Mr Lee as the School's new Headteacher in September and in this in-depth interview he explains his thinking and plans for Longridge.
READ MORE
Agriculture course launched
Longridge will launch BTECs in Business and Agriculture this year and link up with local experts to provide qualifications and unrivalled industry experience for students
READ MORE
Gurdwara opens children’s eyes
More than 40 Longridge pupils visited a Sikh gurdwara this month as part of the school's desire to widen understanding of different cultures and beliefs.
READ MORE
All roads lead to Longridge
Schools from across Scotland and the north of England descended on Longridge for the annual Junior Inter Schools Cross Country event in glorious Northumberland weather.
READ MORE
Raiders of the Lost Tech…
Robotics and Lego came together at Nissan's factory which put Longridge pupils to the ultimate tech test
READ MORE
Swimmers in Olympic company
Longridge Towers swimmers have been busy in recent weeks with their local clubs and are back in the pool this weekend with an Olympian for company
READ MORE
Longridge appoints new Head
After a detailed global recruitment process, involving the whole School community, Longridge announces experienced new Head Teacher will take over from Mr Lee in September.
READ MORE
Sun shines on sports events
Schools from across the south of Scotland and north of England came together at Longridge in recent weeks for some fun sporting events, and the weather played ball too.
READ MORE
Stunning ‘Six’ lights up the stage
Pupils and staff combined to produce a memorable show that brought the West End to Longridge. Read the review and see the pics here.
READ MORE
Pupils at centre of fashion
Fashion experts helped pupils learn more about their clothes as they shared how the fashion industry now contributes more carbon emissions than air traffic and sea tankers combined.
READ MORE
Marine life damage on agenda
The Senior Open Week is focusing on sustainability and the damage being done to our marine life was a hot topic.
READ MORE
Longridge future is talking point
Parents and governors came together this week to look at the future sustainability of Longridge, and how pupils are playing their part.
READ MORE
Longridge goes back to roots
Current students will plant hundreds of trees as part of an exciting Seniors Open Week (2-6 Feb), on the theme of 'Sustainability', to restore Longridge of old. Come and join us.
READ MORE
Longridge happy to lead path to Outdoors
The Scottish Parliament has passed a Bill to guarantee residential trips for children, but how does Longridge compare in outdoor education?
READ MORE
Former pupil signs big transfer deal
After a stunning breakthrough year, former Longridge pupil seals major transfer to the world-class team he grew up dreaming about.
READ MORE
Longridge alumni network grows
Former students returned to Longridge this week and told us they are developing a network across the UK and further afield
READ MORE
Jockeys meet Longridge stars
Grand National winning jockeys were at Longridge this week to congratulate our equestrian champions. Check out the pictures and interviews.
READ MORE
Taster Days at Longridge Towers School
Taster Days can be organised at any time of the school year. To book a Taster Day please contact our Registrar at:
[email protected]
Boarding
Longridge offers parents a choice of full boarding, weekly boarding, flexi and occasional boarding or even a combination of all of these, Please contact:
[email protected]
Open Morning
Saturday, 26th September 2026 from 9am - 12noon
Experience studying in the heart of the Borders countryside at Longridge Towers School. Please email:
[email protected]
or call: 01289 307584 to book a place.
of
Aurora Borealis over LTS
Carpe Diem
Sensational Science
Exciting Enrichment
Woodland Fun
Welcome to Longridge
School Captains
A warm welcome awaits you
Welcome from
the Headmaster
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our website that will introduce you to all that Longridge has to offer – both to our pupils and their parents, as well as to the wider community around us.
Longridge Towers School is in many ways a unique independent school set in its own grounds. A perfect environment for pupils aged 3 – 19. We are a very open community, where focus on the individual pervades all we do.
READ MORE
WATCH OUR VIDEO
Jonathan Lee
Headmaster
Latest News
See Our School In Action
Read More
See our School in action with the latest news and views, including this week's events, great pictures and interviews with pupils, parents and staff, and surprise guests.
Junior
Department
Read More
We offer an exceptional environment in which your child’s individuality is nurtured and cherished.
Our strong child-centred ethos, arising from our small classes.
Senior
Department
Read More
In the warm, inviting atmosphere of our Senior School, pupils are encouraged to develop their individual skills and interests in personal, distinctive ways.
Sixth
Form
Read More
The Sixth Form at Longridge is very distinctive. On a daily basis, it provides all students with energising experiences designed to elicit the best from everyone.
Boarding
Information
Read More
Longridge Towers School is a small independent school set in beautiful safe surroundings. Boarders are welcomed from all over the world.
Alumni
The Longridgeans
Read More
Whether you left in the 1980s or far more recently, we hope you will want to play an active and continuing part in the Longridge Towers School community.
Follow Longridge Towers School
Longridge Towers School
1 day ago
One of our Sixth Form students, Gray is taking an exciting step towards helping shape the UK’s future in car engineering and motorsport.
To read more about Gray’s story, follow the link -
lts.org.uk/car-club-gives-gray-platform-to-exciting-career/
#motorsport
#cars
#engineering
#future
#sixthform
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Longridge Towers School
1 day ago
Longridge Towers School has a number of opportunities available at the moment including; HR Advisor, House Parent and Cleaning/Laundry assistant.
For more details, please go to our vacancies page at
lts.org.uk/vacancies/
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Longridge Towers School
2 days ago
An exciting first day back for our Junior Department! 🐣
Five adorable goslings have hatched, thanks to the care and dedication of our Year 6 class who have been incubating the eggs as part of their Science studies. What a fantastic hands-on learning experience!
The excitement isn’t over yet… just two more eggs to go! 👀 Welcome back everyone!
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#goslings
#summerterm
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Longridge Towers School
1 week ago
🏆Well done to our L6 pupil Zoe and the Bass Rocketeers on being crowned league champions - What an incredible achievement!
We are so proud to celebrate our pupils success both in and out of school 💙
We hope everyone is enjoying the Easter Holidays !
#leaguechampions
#PupilSuccess
#schoolpride
#teamwork
#SportingExcellence
#sixthform
#bassrocketeers
👉
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League-winning netball sides are crowned 'Invincibles'
www.eastlothiancourier.com
A COUNTY netball club are celebrating double success after being crowned ‘Invincibles’.
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Longridge Towers School
2 weeks ago
Well done Sandy!
Huge well done to Sandy Brown for winning Silver at the Scottish National Championships in the 400m freestyle.
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Longridge Towers School
2 weeks ago
A fantastic trip for our pupils on their Loch Eil adventure.
From scrambling and abseiling in Glen Nevis to a memorable night in the Lost Valley, pupils showed real courage as they pushed beyond their comfort zones and overcame their fears 💪
Rain, rivers, rocks, golden eagles and deer made the trip even more unforgettable. So proud of their resilience, teamwork and adventurous spirit ✨
#locheil
#schooltrip
#outdoorlearning
#buildingconfidence
#teamwork
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2026 Calendar
23
Apr
PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
23
Apr
Form 5 PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
23
Apr
Form 5 & Form 6 PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
27
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
28
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
29
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
30
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
01
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
02
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
03
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
04
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
05
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
06
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
07
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
08
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
29
Apr
Junior UKMT Maths Challenge
9:00 am
- 10:00 am
Car Club leads to exciting career
A Longridge student is preparing to enter the UK's car engineering industry in 'Motorsport Valley' after securing an apprenticeship to leading academy.
READ MORE
Full interview with new Head
Mr Jon Wilcox will take over from Mr Lee as the School's new Headteacher in September and in this in-depth interview he explains his thinking and plans for Longridge.
READ MORE
Agriculture course launched
Longridge will launch BTECs in Business and Agriculture this year and link up with local experts to provide qualifications and unrivalled industry experience for students
READ MORE
Gurdwara opens children’s eyes
More than 40 Longridge pupils visited a Sikh gurdwara this month as part of the school's desire to widen understanding of different cultures and beliefs.
READ MORE
All roads lead to Longridge
Schools from across Scotland and the north of England descended on Longridge for the annual Junior Inter Schools Cross Country event in glorious Northumberland weather.
READ MORE
Raiders of the Lost Tech…
Robotics and Lego came together at Nissan's factory which put Longridge pupils to the ultimate tech test
READ MORE
Swimmers in Olympic company
Longridge Towers swimmers have been busy in recent weeks with their local clubs and are back in the pool this weekend with an Olympian for company
READ MORE
Longridge appoints new Head
After a detailed global recruitment process, involving the whole School community, Longridge announces experienced new Head Teacher will take over from Mr Lee in September.
READ MORE
Sun shines on sports events
Schools from across the south of Scotland and north of England came together at Longridge in recent weeks for some fun sporting events, and the weather played ball too.
READ MORE
Stunning ‘Six’ lights up the stage
Pupils and staff combined to produce a memorable show that brought the West End to Longridge. Read the review and see the pics here.
READ MORE
Pupils at centre of fashion
Fashion experts helped pupils learn more about their clothes as they shared how the fashion industry now contributes more carbon emissions than air traffic and sea tankers combined.
READ MORE
Marine life damage on agenda
The Senior Open Week is focusing on sustainability and the damage being done to our marine life was a hot topic.
READ MORE
Longridge future is talking point
Parents and governors came together this week to look at the future sustainability of Longridge, and how pupils are playing their part.
READ MORE
Longridge goes back to roots
Current students will plant hundreds of trees as part of an exciting Seniors Open Week (2-6 Feb), on the theme of 'Sustainability', to restore Longridge of old. Come and join us.
READ MORE
Longridge happy to lead path to Outdoors
The Scottish Parliament has passed a Bill to guarantee residential trips for children, but how does Longridge compare in outdoor education?
READ MORE
Former pupil signs big transfer deal
After a stunning breakthrough year, former Longridge pupil seals major transfer to the world-class team he grew up dreaming about.
READ MORE
Longridge alumni network grows
Former students returned to Longridge this week and told us they are developing a network across the UK and further afield
READ MORE
Jockeys meet Longridge stars
Grand National winning jockeys were at Longridge this week to congratulate our equestrian champions. Check out the pictures and interviews.
READ MORE
Taster Days at Longridge Towers School
Taster Days can be organised at any time of the school year. To book a Taster Day please contact our Registrar at:
[email protected]
Boarding
Longridge offers parents a choice of full boarding, weekly boarding, flexi and occasional boarding or even a combination of all of these, Please contact:
[email protected]
Open Morning
Saturday, 26th September 2026 from 9am - 12noon
Experience studying in the heart of the Borders countryside at Longridge Towers School. Please email:
[email protected]
or call: 01289 307584 to book a place.
of
Aurora Borealis over LTS
Carpe Diem
Sensational Science
Exciting Enrichment
Woodland Fun
Welcome to Longridge
School Captains
A warm welcome awaits you
Welcome from
the Headmaster
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our website that will introduce you to all that Longridge has to offer – both to our pupils and their parents, as well as to the wider community around us.
Longridge Towers School is in many ways a unique independent school set in its own grounds. A perfect environment for pupils aged 3 – 19. We are a very open community, where focus on the individual pervades all we do.
READ MORE
WATCH OUR VIDEO
Jonathan Lee
Headmaster
Latest News
See Our School In Action
Read More
See our School in action with the latest news and views, including this week's events, great pictures and interviews with pupils, parents and staff, and surprise guests.
Junior
Department
Read More
We offer an exceptional environment in which your child’s individuality is nurtured and cherished.
Our strong child-centred ethos, arising from our small classes.
Senior
Department
Read More
In the warm, inviting atmosphere of our Senior School, pupils are encouraged to develop their individual skills and interests in personal, distinctive ways.
Sixth
Form
Read More
The Sixth Form at Longridge is very distinctive. On a daily basis, it provides all students with energising experiences designed to elicit the best from everyone.
Boarding
Information
Read More
Longridge Towers School is a small independent school set in beautiful safe surroundings. Boarders are welcomed from all over the world.
Alumni
The Longridgeans
Read More
Whether you left in the 1980s or far more recently, we hope you will want to play an active and continuing part in the Longridge Towers School community.
Follow Longridge Towers School
Longridge Towers School
1 day ago
One of our Sixth Form students, Gray is taking an exciting step towards helping shape the UK’s future in car engineering and motorsport.
To read more about Gray’s story, follow the link -
lts.org.uk/car-club-gives-gray-platform-to-exciting-career/
#motorsport
#cars
#engineering
#future
#sixthform
...
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Longridge Towers School
1 day ago
Longridge Towers School has a number of opportunities available at the moment including; HR Advisor, House Parent and Cleaning/Laundry assistant.
For more details, please go to our vacancies page at
lts.org.uk/vacancies/
#berwickupontweed
#carpedíem
#longridgetowersschool
#vacancies
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Longridge Towers School
2 days ago
An exciting first day back for our Junior Department! 🐣
Five adorable goslings have hatched, thanks to the care and dedication of our Year 6 class who have been incubating the eggs as part of their Science studies. What a fantastic hands-on learning experience!
The excitement isn’t over yet… just two more eggs to go! 👀 Welcome back everyone!
.
.
.
#welcomeback
#goslings
#summerterm
#care
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Longridge Towers School
1 week ago
🏆Well done to our L6 pupil Zoe and the Bass Rocketeers on being crowned league champions - What an incredible achievement!
We are so proud to celebrate our pupils success both in and out of school 💙
We hope everyone is enjoying the Easter Holidays !
#leaguechampions
#PupilSuccess
#schoolpride
#teamwork
#SportingExcellence
#sixthform
#bassrocketeers
👉
...
See More
See Less
League-winning netball sides are crowned 'Invincibles'
www.eastlothiancourier.com
A COUNTY netball club are celebrating double success after being crowned ‘Invincibles’.
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Longridge Towers School
2 weeks ago
Well done Sandy!
Huge well done to Sandy Brown for winning Silver at the Scottish National Championships in the 400m freestyle.
...
See More
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Longridge Towers School
2 weeks ago
A fantastic trip for our pupils on their Loch Eil adventure.
From scrambling and abseiling in Glen Nevis to a memorable night in the Lost Valley, pupils showed real courage as they pushed beyond their comfort zones and overcame their fears 💪
Rain, rivers, rocks, golden eagles and deer made the trip even more unforgettable. So proud of their resilience, teamwork and adventurous spirit ✨
#locheil
#schooltrip
#outdoorlearning
#buildingconfidence
#teamwork
...
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FULL CALENDAR
2026 Calendar
23
Apr
PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
23
Apr
Form 5 PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
23
Apr
Form 5 & Form 6 PTM by Invitation
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
27
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
28
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
29
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
30
Apr
Visible Learning Fortnight
01
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
02
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
03
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
04
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
05
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
06
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
07
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
08
May
Visible Learning Fortnight
29
Apr
Junior UKMT Maths Challenge
9:00 am
- 10:00 am