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Durlston School

Other independent school · New Milton, BH25 7AQ

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 16
Pupils262 of 456 places
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Bennjamyn Smith
Local authorityHampshire
Opened01 Jan 1931
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 116522.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Attainment 8 score25.245.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%65%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%44.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%12%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 421--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils262
Girls133
Boys129
SEN support52
EHC plan31

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Durlston School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryNew Milton Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryNew Milton Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryThe Arnewood SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.2 miPrimaryAshley Junior SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryAshley Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miNot applicableBallard SchoolOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about Durlston School

How many pupils attend Durlston School?

Durlston School has 262 pupils aged 2 to 16, with capacity for 456.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.