Durston House School

Boys & Girls, 3-13
Day
West London

"Durston House School is an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13, welcoming those from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. The school is non-selective in both the main points of entry in the Pre-School and in Reception."

  • Durston House School is a coed pre-prep and prep day school.
  • The school welcomes approximately 300 pupils with boys and girls aged from 3 to 13 years.
  • Durston House School is located at Ealing in West London.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 3-13
Type
Pre-Prep & Prep
Category
Day
Size
300 pupils
Durston House School

Giles Entwisle became Headmaster of Durston House School in September 2020. He was previously Headmaster of Bede's Prep.

Giles Entwisle is Headmaster of Durston House School.

Ethos of Durston House School

Durston House seeks to 'provide an education of quality and variety for pupils aged 3-13, preparing them well for entry to senior school'. Established in 1886, the school became co-educational in September 2023.

The school believes 'that academic success is achieved through excellent teaching and creating an environment where outstanding pastoral care, respect, and values matter'.

Headmaster Giles Entwisle says: "Durston House is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. We have a proud and long history with a fine record of achievement, whilst we look forward with confidence and energy. At Durston we are proud of our diverse community, one which values people through mutual respect, compassion, and warmth. At Durston we welcome pupils from all ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds; this is a school where pupils are taught from their earliest experiences, that a generosity of spirit, mutual respect and fairness really matter."

"At Durston we are proud of the academic achievements of our pupils along with all they contribute to the broader aspects of the curriculum – the visual and performing arts, music and sport are all fundamental to a Durston education."

"A pupil’s education here is shaped by the development of their character by giving them the confidence and skills to excel, their curiosity to learn and discover more, and their expanding capability to succeed in all they take on. These three concepts, Character, Curiosity and Capability are the cornerstones of a pupil’s success at Durston House and their success in life."

Source: Durston House School
Durston House School

Visiting Durston House School

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Durston House School.

Durston House School

Durston House School Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Durston House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

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Durston House School Admissions

To find out more about Durston House School, contact the Admissions team at the school.

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Durston House School
12-14 Castlebar Road, Ealing, London, W5 2DR.

Boys & Girls, 3-13 · Day

To discover more, visit the Durston House School website.

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