Schools in Emsworth, South East (2025)
7 schools · 1,907 students · 6 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 228.
Emsworth, in South East, has 7 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,907 students. By level there are 6 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 6 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Emsworth's schools is 228, below the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St James Church of England Controlled Primary School (70.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Southbourne Infant School (63.1, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Thorney Island Community Primary School (55.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Bourne Community College (692 students), Emsworth Primary School (407 students), Southbourne Junior School (228 students).
Ranked schools in Emsworth
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 171St James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolEmsworth · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 263Southbourne Infant SchoolEmsworth · Local authority Primary– · 176 students
- 356Thorney Island Community Primary SchoolEmsworth · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 444Emsworth Primary SchoolEmsworth · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 537Bourne Community CollegeEmsworth · Local authority Secondary39.1 Attainment 8 · 692 students
- 636Southbourne Junior SchoolEmsworth · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Emsworth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 2 | Southbourne Infant School Emsworth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 176 |
| 3 | Thorney Island Community Primary School Emsworth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 55.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 4 | Emsworth Primary School Emsworth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 5 | Bourne Community College Emsworth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 39.1 Attainment 8 | 692 |
| 6 | Southbourne Junior School Emsworth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 35.7 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
Other schools in Emsworth
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Emsworth side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Emsworth?
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Emsworth with a Success Index (England) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Emsworth?
Emsworth has 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,907 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Emsworth?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Emsworth is 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.