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Durlston School, New Milton, Hampshire
At Durlston School, every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Durlston combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, preparing pupils to embrace opportunities with resilience, curiosity, and compassion.
A Nurturing Start
Strong foundations begin in the Pre-Prep, where an engaging, hands-on curriculum inspires curiosity from the earliest years. Excellent adult-to-child ratios foster strong relationships, personalised support, and early intervention, helping every child flourish with confidence.
Building Confidence
In the Middle School, Years 3 to 6, pupils embrace new opportunities through specialist teaching in Art, Drama, Design Technology, Languages, Music, and Sport. A balance of challenge and encouragement helps children grow academically while developing confidence and independence.
Achieving Success
At Durlston, every pupil is known as an individual. This personalised approach builds confidence, resilience, and a strong drive to succeed throughout the Senior School, Years 7 to 11. Highly qualified teachers inspire pupils and offer a broad range of GCSE options.
Strong Pastoral Care
Children thrive when they feel happy, valued, and supported. Pastoral care is central to life at Durlston, creating an environment where pupils feel known, encouraged, and confident. Close partnerships with parents ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Learning extends beyond the classroom through outdoor, sporting, creative, and life skills experiences. Pupils learn in the forest, on the beach, and on the farm, while specialist coaching introduces activities including golf, badminton, padel, and skiing. Art, Drama, and Music enrich school life, while the unique LE@D (Life Experiences at Durlston) programme develops practical skills, from managing money and study techniques to careers guidance and everyday independence.
Visit Durlston
Personalised tours are available from Kindergarten to Year 11.
Flexible appointments make it easy for families to visit at a convenient time. Visitors can see the school in action, meet staff and pupils, and learn more about life at Durlston. The admissions team looks forward to welcoming prospective families and supporting them as they take the next step in their child's education.
Durlston School
Becton Lane, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7AQ
01425 610010
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"Our move to Durlston was swift and completely seamless, which made what could have been a daunting transition feel effortless for our whole family. From the very beginning, it was clear that the staff genuinely care; they have taken the time to truly get to know our children as individuals, understanding their strengths, personalities, and needs."
Parent Comment / Year 1 parent"Our children have been here for four years, are thriving and have never been happier. The environment is nurturing and caring whilst also teaching them the value of being proud but not boastful. The extra-curricular activities stimulate my boys and they love the sport, music and drama offering and just the general collegiality of all the pupils and staff. If you’re considering moving your child to Durlston you will not regret it."
Parent Comment / Year 5 parent"Durlston has been amazing, not only has it meant that my daughter achieved fantastic GCSE results, beyond expectations, but it has also given her the self-belief and opportunities to support her future."
Parent Feedback / Year 11 Parent- Becton Lane 52, Barton on Sea, BH25 7AQ
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