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Schools in Emsworth

Emsworth has 8 schools: 6 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 8 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Bourne Community College has the highest Attainment 8 score (40.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, St James Church of England Controlled Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (69% in 2025).

  • 8 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 6 primary

Emsworth is in West Sussex local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Emsworth

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Bourne Community College Needs attention 40.5 (2026) +0.15 (2024) 692
2 Glenwood School Good – – 118

Primary Schools in Emsworth

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Good 69% (2025) 224
2 Thorney Island Community Primary School Good 67% (2025) 180
3 Emsworth Primary School Good 63% (2025) 407
4 Southbourne Junior School Good 56% (2025) 228
5 Southbourne Infant School Good – 176
6 Westbourne Primary School Requires Improvement – –

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