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Bourne Community College
Goodgraded 02/11/2021Ages 11–16729 pupilsNone
Bourne Community College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Emsworth, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 729 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2021, Bourne Community College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Emsworth can view Bourne Community College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/11/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.1
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
EBacc entry27%
EBacc average point score3.39
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Emsworth
All schools in Emsworth →Southbourne Infant SchoolGood · 0.5 miSouthbourne Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 miWestbourne Primary School1.1 miSt James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miGlenwood SchoolGood · 1.2 miThorney Island Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 mi
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