Embley vs Romsey Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Embley
Romsey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
677 students
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Romsey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
| Measure | Embley Romsey, South East | Romsey Primary School & Nursery Romsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #615 of 679 | #2082 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3736 of 4,090 | #12695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 677 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 301 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Romsey | Romsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.embley.org.uk | www.romseyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Romsey Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 16.8).
- •Embley is the larger school with 677 students compared with 301.
- •Embley is a independent school while Romsey Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Embley better than Romsey Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Romsey Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (27.6 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Embley and Romsey Primary School & Nursery?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Romsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Embley: 677. Romsey Primary School & Nursery: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Embley and Romsey Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Embley is 615th of 679 and Romsey Primary School & Nursery is 2082nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).