Durston House School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: 12-14 Castlebar Road

Ealing

London, W52DR
Phone: 2089916530
Website: durstonhouse.org/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101944
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 12-14 Castlebar Road, Ealing, London, W5 2DR
Website: http://www.durstonhouse.org/
Age range: 3-13
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 440 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils: 393

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 18 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 36; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 393 pupils; 3-13

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where opening minds, opens doors"

Head Teacher's Message

Durston House is described as a vibrant, stimulating and energetic community. It states a forward-looking approach with a proud and long history of academic achievement.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Rugby Hockey Tennis Netball Cricket Athletics Cross-country

Facilities

Castlebar Field Swyncombe Playing Field Two Science laboratories Woodland area at Castlebar Field

Curriculum Highlights

The Academic Curriculum embraces the Arts, the Humanities, the Sciences and Sport. Curriculum is written and delivered to stimulate curiosity, develop a passion for learning and delight in discovery. In Pre-Prep, the curriculum covers Art, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, PSHME, Music, PE, and more, with cross-curricular links and outdoor learning at Castlebar Field. Accelerated Reader programme is used to develop reading in Junior School. Thinking and Working as a Scientist (TWAS) emphasis and ISEB Common Entrance / CASE preparation in the later years. Digital literacy and ICT skills begin early (Bee Bots, Purple Mash; Scratch in later years; Microsoft Office and Excel in Middle/Upper). Music, Languages (including French and Latin) and a broad Humanities and Sciences program run across Middle and Upper School.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club is available between 7:30am and 8:10am. Pupils can be dropped off between 7:30am and 7:45am. There is a charge of £7.75 per day (Exempt VAT) for Breakfast Club. After-School Care is provided until 6:00pm. After-School Care Supervisors support homework, reading and play; a senior manager is on duty each evening. There is a charge of £3.45 per 15 minute session.

Admissions Criteria

Admission is based on availability and an assessment process. For entry to Pre-School (3 years) and Reception (4 years), there are entry points and informal assessments; for entry to Year 1–8 admission depends on availability and is based on a written assessment, interview and reference from the pupil’s current school. Siblings have priority. A PDF Admissions Policy applies. To accept a place you pay the Acceptance Fee of £2,000 (including VAT). If a place is not offered, the Acceptance fee is returned in full.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Tuition Fees per term: Pre-School (Exempt VAT) £5,200; Pre-Prep (including VAT) £6,275; Junior School (including VAT) £7,280; Middle / Upper School (including VAT) £7,655. Lunch £320 (Exempt VAT). Registration Fee – Pre-School (Exempt VAT) £150; Registration Fee (including VAT) £180; Acceptance fee (including VAT) £2,000. After-School Care per 15-minute session: Pre-School & Pre-Prep £3.70; Junior School £3.15. Breakfast Club £8.25 per day (Exempt VAT). Bursaries are means-tested financial support, may be awarded as a discount of up to 100% of tuition fees, and are offered to pupils in Years 3–7. A bursary application form is evaluated by the school via the Registrar.