Embley
Romsey, Hampshire · SO51 6ZE
Embley is a coeducational all-through school in rural Hampshire with boarding facilities, offering education from age 3 to 18. Part of United Learning, the school emphasises 'curious compassion' and developing Renaissance individuals who are intellectually curious, resilient navigators of change. The 682-pupil community combines traditional all-through continuity with contemporary education innovation, including ventures like the Embley Flying Club and geographic expeditions.
- →All-through education from nursery to sixth form in a single rural setting with strong boarding provision
- →Emphasis on curiosity, compassion and character development alongside academic rigour
- →Access to distinctive programmes (Flying Club, geography expeditions, adventure learning) unavailable in most schools
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a nurturing, values-driven environment where intellectual curiosity is encouraged and pastoral care is paramount. Boarders seeking a supportive country-school community and families who value holistic development over league-table rankings.
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Contact & visit
Embley Park
Romsey, Hampshire
SO51 6ZE
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Embley?
Day fees at Embley are approximately £24,840 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Embley?
Embley admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Embley's exam results?
At Embley, 25% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 25.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Embley a boarding school?
Embley offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Embley's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Embley “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Holistic development and pastoral care in a values-driven environment
✓Distinctive, enriching programmes (expeditions, flying, adventure) fostering genuine curiosity
✓Small school feel with strong community and family ethos even at secondary
✓Rural setting providing space, safety and outdoor learning opportunity
Common concerns
!Limited public inspection data (not yet Ofsted-inspected) may concern some families seeking independent validation
!Rural location and boarding culture may feel isolating to families seeking urban accessibility or day-only provision
!Broad-balanced academic approach may underachieve at top GCSE/A-level results compared to pressurised academic schools