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Durlston School

Other independent school · New Milton · BH25 7AQ

Ages 2–16 · 262 pupils · Hampshire

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill57%

262 pupils · 456 places

Pupils on roll
262
Boys / girls
129 / 133
School capacity
456
Capacity fill
262 / 456 (57%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 2–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious ethos
Church of England
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Richard May

Location

Address
Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, Becton Lane Barton On Sea
Postcode
BH25 7AQ
Town
New Milton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Constituency
New Forest West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 2–16, in New Milton, Hampshire, 262 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, independent, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in New Milton
8
Academies among open schools in New Milton
13% (1)
Open schools in BH25
8
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in New MiltonNear BH25

  • New Milton Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    New Milton · BH25 6PZ · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM25.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • New Milton Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    New Milton · BH25 6DS · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Arnewood School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    New Milton · BH25 6RS · Hampshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.9
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence9.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • The Eaglewood School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools alternative provision

    New Milton · BH25 6SY · Hampshire

    Ages 7–16

    • FSM48.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ashley Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    New Milton · BH25 5FN · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM34.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Ashley Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    New Milton · BH25 5AA · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM22.8%

    1.4 miles away

  • Ballard School

    Other independent school

    New Milton · BH25 5SU · Hampshire

    Ages 2–16

    • Att830.6
    • EM5+0%

    1.5 miles away

  • Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Lymington · SO41 0FB · Hampshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM9.0%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard May
Telephone
01425610010
Website
www.durlstonschool.co.uk

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