Embley vs The Romsey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.0 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
The Romsey School
Romsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,176 students
| Measure | Embley Romsey, South East | The Romsey School Romsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #615 of 679 | #279 of 679 |
| National rank | #3736 of 4,090 | #1499 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 677 | 1,176 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 1,176 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 13.7 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 48.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 1.13 | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Romsey | Romsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.embley.org.uk | www.theromseyschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Romsey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 16.8).
- •The Romsey School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 677.
- •Embley is a independent school while The Romsey School is a academy 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 The Romsey School?
On the Success Index (England), The Romsey School ranks higher (59.8 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 The Romsey School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Romsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Embley: 677. The Romsey School: 1,176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Embley and The Romsey School rank in South East?
Embley is 615th of 679 and The Romsey School is 279th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).