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Durston House School

Boys 3-13, Girls 3-13
Day
200 to 400 pupils
West London
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Durston House School

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.

Key facts

· Durston House School is a day school.

· It is a pre-prep and prep school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).

· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 3 to 13 years.

· Durston House School has 200 to 400 pupils.

· The school is located in Ealing in West London.

Why choose 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."

Durston House School Videos

Governance, Inspections and the Head

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.

Read about the governance of Durston House School
Inspections

The school was last inspected in October 2022. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.

Read inspection reports for Durston House School
Head

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

Meet the Headmaster of Durston House, Giles Entwisle

Durston House School Fees

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Leavers' Destinations from Durston House School

When pupils leave Durston House School, they go on to a number of senior schools including:

No leavers' destinations information is available.

Feeder Schools for Durston House School

Pupils who attend Durston House School have joined from a number of prep schools including:

No feeder prep school information is available.

Durston House School Open Days

Feb
24
Open Morning
Hear the Head, Giles Entwisle, share his vision for Durston House and explore the school's buildings and facilities. Parents should book in advance via the school website.
Discover more about the Open Morning

More about Durston House School

Durston House School's address is 12-14 Castlebar Road, Ealing, London, W5 2DR. To discover more, visit the Durston House School website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.

Next steps

If you think Durston House School might be of interest to your child, visit the Durston House School website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.

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