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Durlston School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7AQ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 262 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01425610010 |
| Website | https://www.durlstonschool.co.uk |
Term dates
We haven't verified this school's term dates yet. Check the school's website.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Age 2 - 4) per hour (VAT exempt) | £11.95 |
| Kindergarten morning session (4.50 hours including lunch) | £53.78 |
| Kindergarten day (6.75 hours including lunch) | £80.66 |
| Reception | £4,015.00 |
| Reception (eligible child receiving EYE) | £3,025.00 |
| Years 1 & 2 | £4,380.00 |
| Year 3 | £6,590.00 |
| Year 4 | £8,160.00 |
| Years 5 - 11 | £8,330.00 |
| Lunch (VAT exempt) | £300.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £360.00
Fees as of September 2026 inclusive of VAT; Kindergarten VAT exempt. Registration fee/deposit for Reception and above from admissions page; Kindergarten registration £100 and deposit £500. 1:1 music lessons £299 per term. Sibling discounts 10%/15%. Free transport for pupils travelling further than 10 miles.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Kindergarten, Reception, Year 7
Contact the school and arrange a visit at any time (no need to wait for an Open Day). Kindergarten: register (£100) and attend a termly Admissions Morning, then accept with a £500 deposit. Reception to Year 6 and Year 7+: attend a taster day (sessions for Reception), register (£120), then accept an offer with a £360 deposit.
- Kindergarten Admissions Morning
- Taster day
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus service (flexible routes) | Beaulieu, Boldre, Bournemouth, Bransgore, Brockenhurst, Burley, Christchurch, Ferndown, Highcliffe, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Milford on Sea, Mudeford, Ringwood, St. Leonards, Sandbanks, Southbourne, Sway, Wimborne | |
| New Milton train station shuttle | New Milton train station |
Cost: Pay for what you use; free transport for pupils travelling further than 10 miles (from fees page)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.