Character, Curiosity and Capability
Ages 4 to 13
Durston House is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. We have a proud and long history, with a fine record of achievement. Our boys demand to be stimulated and challenged by their teachers, and in turn the expectations of our boys to be the best version of themselves is equally important. All of this is achieved through a spirit of humility and quiet determination.
A boy’s education here is shaped by the development of his character by giving him the confidence and skills to excel, his curiosity to learn and discover more, and his expanding capability to succeed in all he takes on. These three concepts, Character, Curiosity and Capability are the cornerstones of his success at Durston House and his success in life.
I am very proud of all that a Durston experience has to offer. It is a magical place with energy and kindness at its heart. Please take a moment to explore the school and I look forward to getting to know you in person.
Giles Entwisle
Headmaster
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Virtual Open Morning
We will be holding a Virtual Open Mornings with a live Q & A, on Saturday 22nd May 2021 at 10 a.m. To register your interest in attending, please sign up using the form below.
Virtual Open Morning Registration
Please complete the form below to register your interest in our next Virtual Open Morning event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Admission process?
To register your interest, we suggest contacting the Registrar as early as possible. Our main intake is at Reception, where it is non-selective. Occasional places are offered from Year 1 to Year 7, following an assessment and interview. We maintain a waiting list for each year group when necessary.
Please contact the Registrar, Caroline Ferns for more information on 020 8991 6532 or email info@durstonhouse.org
To register your son, please download the Registration Form from here
How much are your fees?
The stated fees include tuition (and include individual learning support tuition where we consider it appropriate), personal accident and dental insurance, stationery, books, workshops, and all compulsory school activities. They do not include lunch (all boys bring packed lunches), optional outings and trips, individual music lessons or after school care.
- Pre-Prep – £4,340 per term
- Junior School – £4,995 per term
- Middle / Upper School – £5,230 per term
Do you offer bursaries?
Yes. Bursaries are offered to boys who seek to join the school in Years 3-7. A bursary is considered after a prospective pupil has been assessed and deemed suited, academically and emotionally, to the expectations of Durston House. His parents complete the Bursary Application Form, which is then evaluated by the school to see whether any form of bursary can be offered.
Information about the provision of bursaries, and the procedure for applying, can be obtained from the Registrar Caroline Ferns on 0208 991 6532 or on info@durstonhouse.org
How is the typical school day structured?
The front door opens at 8.20 a.m. and the boys proceed quietly to their classrooms to unpack their bags and settle in for the day. Form Time takes place between 8.20-8.45 a.m. Lessons begin at 8.45 a.m.
Assembly occurs at 8.50 a.m. every Monday. All pupils and staff attend.
Break time is at our large playing field (Castlebar), where the boys can play with their friends while supervised by staff. We have play equipment, a large open grass area as well as a woodland space so there is always something to enjoy.
On Thursday mornings at 8.50 a.m., the school operates a bi-weekly system of either a House Assembly (whole House or Vertical Group Meetings) or a Utility Session.
All pupils eat lunch in the Form Rooms before going outside to our playground to play.
At the end of the day, boys are dismissed by their teacher. Finishing times are staggered from 3.15 to 3.45 p.m. An After School Care service is available.
What is the co-curricular programme like?
Durston House offers a strong, traditional, Academic Curriculum. Parallel to this is the Complementary Curriculum, areas of co-curricular activity that fall within the broad culture of our specified academic disciplines. Activities that encourage the boys’ personal development, their cultural awareness and their engagement with the world add a positive fillip to the experience of learning, in and beyond the classroom. The knowledge and skills acquired through both strands of the curriculum are the springboards for further curiosity and the realisation of individual potential, here at Durston and in later life.
Find out more here: here
Do you offer transport?
Yes, we have a school mini bus service from Chiswick and Acton. Please find more information about it here: here
Where do boys go on to at 13?
Durston House has a fine record for preparing pupils for their future schools. Our pupils achieve impressive results and we are immensely proud of them. Each year they are offered scholarships and awards to some of the most coveted and successful schools in the UK. These awards range from Academic to Sport, Music, Drama as well as All Rounder Scholarships. Usually we send boys St Paul’s, Merchant Taylors’, John Lyon, Hampton, Harrow, St James, St Benedict’s and Westminster.
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