We are incredibly proud to announce that Longacre School has been named LTA Surrey Tennis School of the Year 2026 — a prestigious county award recognising excellence in school tennis provision.
Located in Surrey, Longacre School has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, inclusive sport, and this latest achievement celebrates the strength of our tennis programme across the whole school.
The award, presented by LTA Surrey Tennis, recognises schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to developing tennis opportunities while inspiring a lifelong love of the game.
A Whole-School Approach to Tennis at Longacre School
At Longacre, tennis is woven into everyday school life. From Nursery through to Year 6, pupils are introduced to the sport through inclusive, high-quality coaching that supports both enjoyment and progression.
Tennis forms part of our broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by:
- Thriving after-school tennis clubs and squads
- Competitive fixtures and tournament opportunities
- Holiday camps and additional training sessions
- Clear development pathways for talented players
This approach ensures that tennis remains accessible to every child, while also providing opportunities for those who wish to pursue the sport at a higher level.
Why LTA Surrey Selected Longacre School
In awarding Longacre the title of LTA Surrey Tennis School of the Year 2026, Surrey Tennis praised the school’s commitment to embedding tennis into its culture:
“At Longacre School, tennis is woven into everyday school life. From Nursery through to Year 6, pupils are introduced to the game through inclusive, high-quality coaching that supports both enjoyment and progression. With strong curriculum integration, thriving clubs and squads, holiday camps and clear pathways for talented players, Longacre has created a tennis culture that is accessible, aspirational and community-focused, inspiring a lifelong love of the game in every child.”
Inspiring Confidence, Resilience and a Love of Sport
This award reflects the dedication of our specialist coaches, teaching staff and support teams, alongside the enthusiasm and commitment of our pupils.
Sport plays a vital role in building confidence, resilience, teamwork and perseverance — values that extend far beyond the tennis court. We are immensely proud that our tennis provision has been recognised at county level and look forward to continuing to develop opportunities for all our pupils.
Winning LTA Surrey Tennis School of the Year 2026 is a wonderful milestone for Longacre School and a celebration of our thriving sporting community.
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