Longacre School
“A happy heart goes all the way”
Longacre School is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, situated in the village of Shamley Green near Guildford. Set within over nine acres of grounds in the Surrey Hills, the school is housed in an original 1902 building supplemented by modern classrooms, a sports hall, and Astroturf. Founded in 1946 by Ursula Fairfax-Cholmeley, the school follows the motto “A happy heart goes all the way”. Its ethos emphasises a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to explore the outdoors through woodland areas and an onsite forest school.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees Vs. National Average
-2.8%
Longacre School's fees are 2.8% lower than the national average.
Fees Vs. County Average
+5.6%
Longacre School's fees are 5.6% higher than the county average.
Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 264 nationally.
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