Bourne Community College vs Portchester Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Community College
Emsworth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
Portchester Community School
Fareham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Bourne Community College Emsworth, South East | Portchester Community School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 679 | #423 of 679 |
| National rank | #2613 of 4,090 | #2651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 692 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Emsworth | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourne.org.uk/ | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.8 vs 36.0).
- •Bourne Community College is the larger school with 692 students compared with 688.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bourne Community College better than Portchester Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bourne Community College and Portchester Community School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Emsworth and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Community College: 692. Portchester Community School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Community College and Portchester Community School rank in South East?
Bourne Community College is 417th of 679 and Portchester Community School is 423rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).