Bourne Community College

About Bourne Community College

Bourne Community College is a foundation school in Emsworth, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 729 pupils on roll. It is part of Bourne Community Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

729 / 900 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Road, Emsworth, West Sussex, PO10 8PJ

Phone

01243375691

Headteacher

Aparna Sharma

Website

http://www.bourne.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Bourne Community Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bourne Community College?

Bourne Community College is a foundation school in Emsworth, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Bourne Community College have?

Bourne Community College has 729 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bourne Community College's Ofsted rating?

Bourne Community College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021).

How does Bourne Community College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bourne Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Is Bourne Community College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bourne Community College is part of Bourne Community Trust.

Where is Bourne Community College?

Bourne Community College is located at Park Road, Emsworth, West Sussex, PO10 8PJ.