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Embley
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Embley Park, Romsey, SO51 6ZE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 677 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01794512206 |
| Website | https://www.embley.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
INSET = staff training days. Prep, Senior & Sixth Form Induction Day Thu 3 Sep; term starts Fri 4 Sep. Half terms start 15:30 on the Friday stated. Boarders return the evening before each start. Terms end 12:30. Bank holiday 3 May (no school). Nursery & Pre-School open 48 weeks with separate closures.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Induction Day Thu 2 Sep 2027; term starts Fri 3 Sep. Half terms start 15:30 Friday. Terms end 12:30. Bank holiday 1 May 2028 (no school).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception to Year 2 (total incl. lunch) | £5,204.00 |
| Year 3 (total incl. lunch) | £5,978.00 |
| Years 4 to 6 (total incl. lunch) | £8,006.00 |
| Years 7 to 13 day (total incl. lunch) | £8,280.00 |
| UK full boarder (total) | £14,496.00 |
| EU boarder (total) | £14,640.00 |
| International boarder (total) | £16,770.00 |
| Pre-A Level / One Year GCSE (total) | £17,076.00 |
| Flexi boarding two nights a week (total) | £10,270.00 |
| Flexi boarding three nights a week (total) | £11,194.00 |
| Nursery & Pre-School full day (per session) | £71.50 |
| Nursery & Pre-School half day (per session) | £59.85 |
Termly fees including VAT plus compulsory VAT-exempt lunch (£380 Prep, £396 Senior). Reception to Year 2 tuition £4,828. Limited means-tested bursaries for Year 7, 9 and 12 entry (deadline Friday 26 November 2026 for September 2027).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Year 7, Sixth Form
Visit, apply online with a registration fee, attend a taster session, and the school requests a reference and latest report. Nursery: settle sessions and a taster day. Prep: Reception/Year 1 taster lessons; Year 2-6 a written task and computer-based cognitive ability quiz. Senior: English paper, cognitive ability test (plus Maths for Years 8, 10 and mid-year), and SLT interview. Sixth Form needs five GCSEs at grade 5+ and interview.
- Taster session
- Cognitive ability test
- English written paper
- Interview (Senior and Sixth Form)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN | Pitton, Farley, East Grimstead, West Tytherley, Lockerley | |
| INDIGO | Salisbury, Firsdown, Middle Wallop, Broughton | |
| SAPPHIRE | Quidhampton, Central Salisbury, Alderbury, Whiteparish, Sherfield English | |
| COPPER | Whitchurch, Sutton Scotney, Stockbridge, Timsbury | |
| BLUE | Andover, Stockbridge, Timsbury, Awbridge | |
| SILVER | Upper Clatford, Goodworth Clatford, Fullerton, Chilbolton, Stockbridge | |
| AMBER | Weeke, Winchester (Romsey Road) | |
| GARNET | Weeke, Winchester (Central Winchester), Pitt, Hursley | |
| BRONZE | Weeke, Winchester (Sarum Road), Battery Hill, Compton, Shawford Down, Otterbourne, Ampfield | |
| LILAC | Preston Candover, Alresford, Itchen Abbas, Easton, Kings Worthy | |
| RED | Littleton, Up Somborne, King's Somborne, Romsey (Belbins) | |
| RUBY | Micheldever, Central Winchester, St Cross, Ampfield | |
| TURQUOISE | North Waltham, Kings Worthy | |
| MAGENTA | Fair Oak, West End, Southampton (The Avenue), Chilworth | |
| PINK | Lower Upham, Owslebury, Twyford, Shawford, Ampfield | |
| CRIMSON | Boyatt Wood, Chandler’s Ford, Valley Park | |
| MAROON | North Baddesley, Romsey (Halterworth Lane), Braishfield, Abbotswood, Romsey (Winchester Road) | |
| PURPLE | Southampton (Hill Lane), Shirley, Maybush, Lordshill, Rownhams | |
| WHITE | Southampton (Ocean Village), The Avenue | |
| EMERALD | Botley, Hedge End, Bursledon, Hamble | |
| GOLD | Bursledon, Warsash, Titchfield | |
| CREAM | East End, Hilltop, Dibden Purlieu, Hythe, Marchwood, Ashurst, Woodlands, Totton, Calmore | |
| JADE | Milford on Sea, New Milton, Sway, Lyndhurst | |
| ORANGE | Pilley, Walhampton, Lymington, Setley, Brockenhurst, Ower | |
| YELLOW | Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Godshill, Landford, West Wellow, East Wellow |
Source: school transport page
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