Bourne Community College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bourne Community College
Address: Park Road, Southbourne
Town/City: Emsworth
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO10 8PJ
Telephone Number: 01243 375691
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Bourne Community Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Aparna Sharma
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 692 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 126069
DfE Number: 938/4028
UKPRN: 10015204
UPRN: 100062186444
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Chichester (E14001166)
Electoral Ward: Southbourne (E05011684)

Easting & Northing: 476518E, 106288N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 6.1" N 0° 54' 51.31" W
Plus Code: 9C2XV32P+M7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Southbourne Junior School (0.8km)
  2. Southbourne Infant School (0.8km)
  3. Westbourne Primary School (1.8km)
  4. St James Church of England Controlled Primary School (1.9km)
  5. Glenwood School (1.9km)
  6. Emsworth Primary School (2.3km)
  7. Chidham Parochial Primary School (3.1km)
  8. Thorney Island Community Primary School (3.3km)
  9. Warblington School (3.9km)
  10. Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (4.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Nigel Brown - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 June 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Clough - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mrs Katherine Louise Davies - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Dene Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Esther Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Mr Andrew German - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Revd Dr Alison Green - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Ms Karen Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 June 2026.
  • Mr Iain Hare - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Lee - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2026.
  • Miss Helen Loftus - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Revd David Nason - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2028.
  • Mrs Aparna Sharma - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Joe Warren - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Mrs Yvonne Watkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2025.