Embley, Romsey
Embley is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Romsey. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Embley in detail
Embley in its own words
In its own words: "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."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, athletics, multi-sports, dance and forest school.
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Embley can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 32 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 38% went on to university or other higher education and 34% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 199 pupils (29.4%) received SEN support and 6 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Romsey Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
14 May 2026
Routine Inspection
23 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 November 2018
Integrated
18 November 2014
About
Embley School is a private co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18 located in Embley Park in Wellow, Hampshire, England. It is part of the United Church Schools Trust.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,484 to £23,652
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£42,300 to £50,040
| Reception to Year 2 | £14,484 a year |
| Year 3 | £16,794 a year |
| Years 4 to 6 | £22,878 a year |
| Years 7 to 13 | £23,652 a year |
| UK full boarder | £42,300 a year |
| Pre-A Level / One Year GCSE (boarding) | £50,040 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hampshire - 14 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Embley can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with Embley
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
677 pupils
813 places
136 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Romsey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Romsey
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
199
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
30.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
677
Total Pupils
355
Boys
322
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Embley
What are GCSE results like at Embley?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Embley can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Embley last inspected?
Embley is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Embley?
Embley has around 677 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Embley?
Embley is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Embley?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Embley?
Embley is at Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)