The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 729
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- Bourne Community Trust
- Head
- Mrs Aparna Sharma (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | 12 October 2009
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Bourne Community College a selective school?
No. Bourne Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bourne Community College?
Bourne Community College currently has 729 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bourne Community College take?
Bourne Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bourne Community College?
Bourne Community College is in Emsworth, PO10 8PJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bourne Community College have a sixth form?
No, Bourne Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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