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Durlston School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Becton Lane
 Barton-on-Sea
 Becton Lane Barton On Sea
 New Milton
 Hampshire BH25 7AQ
Telephone: 01425 610010

School Type

Phase: Primary and Secondary (ages 2-16)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1931

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £2,691 to £6,983 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Bennjamyn Smith (since September 2026 – came from Kitebrook Preparatory School)
Previous Headteacher: Richard May
Number of pupils: 262
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 18.9%
Local child deprivation rate: 8.9% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 13.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.8km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: Hampshire
Constituency: New Forest West
Electoral Ward: Barton & Becton
School Number: 8506056
Associations: IAPS, AGBIS and ISBA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 24th September 2024 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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