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Embley

Other independent school in Romsey (Hampshire).

Pupils
677
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
29.4%
2025/26
Capacity
83%
677 / 813 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The Embley Experience | About Us | Embley School, Hampshire The highest levels of achievement are regularly and impressively met at Embley, but they are the result of progress. Progress is achievement. We are a community committed to getting better; where the value of making mistakes is understood, and no one flies under the radar.

We want children to be challenged, stretched, excited and listened to; to be purposefully uncomfortable, and able and willing to stretch themselves. Our focus is on children achieving their best; being the best may elude them or not, it is of no consequence. Effort and attitude at Embley is always focused on being our best, the rest will follow.

Embley is a proudly innovative school, but with heritage. From deep and important roots that reach as far back as the Domesday Book, we look forward. We are a modern independent school standing tall on the shoulders of our heritage where the path of our future is one of progress.

Ours is a school for the Renaissance child; for the curious, the enquirers, for those with a passion to learn and a capacity for wonder.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

27 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Chess
  • Climbing
  • Creative Writing
  • Cricket
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Film Club
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Lego

and 11 more

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Sing UpRecognised award
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights

Key facts

URN
116515
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Hampshire
Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1953

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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