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Durlston SchoolBecton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7AQ, Hampshire01425 610010 |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day & Nursery |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Headmaster | Mr Richard May |
| Co-ed Age Range | 2-16 years |
| Number of pupils | 260 |
| Day fees per annum | £4,189 - £8,380 per term |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Associations | IAPS, ISC |
Small school, big ambitions and high achievements!
Durlston Prep and Senior School is a place where everyone is known, where confidence can be nurtured and individuals can grow at their own pace. Within such a supportive environment – anything is possible!
In the past year, our pupils have become regional champions in hockey, netball, and cricket, and achieved national success in swimming and athletics. Academic ambition is equally strong, with a pupil-led poetry publication and UK Maths Trust Team Challenge successes.
In The Arts we have achieved top LAMDA results, music festival trophies and local exhibitions entries. Drama is inclusive and ambitious with regular opportunities to perform – from Pre-Prep shows to GCSE drama study, pupils grow in confidence and develop skills for life.
Our Music School is in constant use, with every child taking weekly lessons and over half choosing individual tuition, including Music Tech. We also host a community choir and partner with the National Children's Choir.
Durlston's small size allows us to tailor learning to each pupil and plan meaningfully for each cohort. Immersive learning is evident across the school – Pre-Prep transformed into 'Durlston Airline' complete with passport control and inflight refreshments served by Durlston 'cabin crew', as an introduction to their Africa topic. Shakespeare texts were brought to life through our collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth. We regularly hop on our minibuses to enhance learning outdoors – from rivers in the New Forest to photography lessons on the beach.
For our senior pupils, alongside GCSEs, we offer Life Experiences at Durlston (LE@D). These sessions teach essential life skills and community engagement, helping pupils gain real-world confidence. Older pupils embrace opportunities as positive role models; leading music taster sessions, delivering drama workshops, and sports skills sessions. Community involvement extends beyond school from links with local charities to partnerships in Uganda and Nepal. These engagements help our pupils foster a sense of pride and develop empathy.
These key skills are equally as important to us as those within the academic curriculum. It is these experiences and the confidence gained that will help our pupils make a difference in the future. In our small school environment, pupils feel empowered to explore, ask questions, and make change.
Our size is our strength.
To find out more about life at Durlston join us for a visit.