Embley

Romsey, Hampshire

700

Total Students

Boarding

International

Co-Ed

Gender

About Embley

A world-leading, forward-thinking independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 based in Hampshire, South of England, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. With a Nursery, Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form within one site 130 acre estate. Boarding from age 11 for Senior School and Sixth Form.

What Makes Us Unique

At Embley, our focus is on the formation of young people. Academic success is not the starting point of our education, but one of its outcomes. As a result, our students make some of the strongest academic progress across the country, placing Embley in the top 1% of schools and colleges nationally. Students benefit from an unusually broad range of real-world opportunities, from managing investments on the London Stock Market through Embley Asset Management and designing and racing F24 cars to sailing with our fleet of keelboats, performing arts, flying and international volunteering. Boarding takes place in the historic Manor House, once home to Florence Nightingale, creating a distinctive and welcoming environment.

Campus Highlights

STEM Labs

Dedicated STEM Center

Arts

Dance & Orchestra

Campus

130 acres

Key Stats

Boarding10%

International10%

Founded1946

Campus Size130 acres

Nearby AirportsHeathrow (1 hour), Central London (1 hour 30 mins), Southampton Airport Parkway Train Station - direct to London (15 mins

Global Diversity

AsiaRussiaSouth & South East AsiaThe AmericasEurope

Contact Information

Charlotte Welland

Admissions Director

Cliff Canning

Head of School

Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE

+44 01794 527371

admissions@embley.org.uk

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Signature Programs

A-Levels

UK A-Level qualifications (ages 16–18).

GCSEs

UK GCSE qualifications (ages 14–16).

Dedicated STEM Center

Specialized facilities for robotics, coding, and engineering.

Entrepreneurship Program

Dedicated business and startup tracks.

1-Year / Short-Term Boarding

Option to attend for just one semester or a single year.

5-Day Boarding

Students go home on the weekends.

Rolling Admissions

Applications are reviewed as they are submitted year-round.

Aviation / Flight Training

Programs leading to a private pilot's license.

Marine Biology

Specialized coastal programs with access to marine labs.

Dedicated University Counseling

Specialized team focused purely on global university placement.

Extracurriculars

Embley Asset Management, Flying Club, Motorsport Engineering, Entrepreneurs Club, Quantum Physics, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Soul Bands, Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force, Archery, Climbing, Horse Riding, Sailing (Dinghy and Keelboat), Tennis

Facilities

Languages Offered

FrenchSpanish

Student Support & Wellness

Mental Health & Wellness

The whole team at Embley are here to help support, encourage and guide every child to be your personal best at school. Tutor - Every student is part of a tutor group. The tutor will work closely with each student , seeing you twice a day at Registration. Head of Year - Our Heads of Year are responsible for the pastoral care of all students in the year group and work closely with form tutors, subject teachers and parents to make sure that every student has the appropriate direction and support to develop socially, personally and academically. Subject Teachers - Our subject specialists will lead you through our curriculum. They are Medical Needs and Further Support - Our Medical Centre, led by our Matron, is open during school hours if a student is feeling unwell and our Boarding staff are trained to use this facility should it be needed out of hours. If you wish to confide in someone who is not a teacher. Our School Counsellor, Kate, is always available to talk to. We also have dedicated quiet spaces and a highly experienced SENCo.

English Language (ESL)

Intermediate Support

Learning Differences (LD)

Targeted / Mild Support

Top Matriculation

University of Oxford
Exeter University (UK)
University of Southampton
Kings College London
Cardiff University

School Details

Dress CodeUniform

Campus130 acres

Founded1946

Class Size20 students

Curriculum Offered

A-LevelsBTECGCSEsPrep School Education and preparation for top senior schools entry

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Activities & Clubs

AstronomyDebateEngineering / RoboticsMath teamScience clubEconomicsBusinessDanceOrchestraJazz band3D ArtRock BandPhotographyTheaterChorusCeramicsCooking clubGardeningInternational TripsOutdoor adventureCreative writingSchool newspaperJournalismCommunity serviceEnvironmental clubDuke of EdinburghStudent governmentCross countryGolfCricketField hockeyTennisSoccerRugbyTrack and fieldSailing

Weekend Life

With no Saturday school or Exeats, boarders can enjoy a full weekend of planned activities with the Boarding family. Cultural trips include Bath, Oxford and London. Outdoor adventures include visits to the New Forest National Park and beaches on the south coast with watersports activities in the summer. Onsite activities provide opportunities for boarders to enjoy our 130 acre estate.

City trips & shopping

Cultural eventsTheater/ShowsShoppingSightseeing/ToursCity tripsMuseumsRestaurants/Dining

Hiking & Outdoors

Nature walksRock climbingLake activitiesRafting/Water sportsSailing/BoatingHiking

Relaxing on campus

Campus eventsGalas/Formal eventsTalent showsSocial gatheringsMovies/CinemaGame nights