Year 8 trip to Goodwood Festival of Speed
25 year 8 students spent an incredible day out at Goodwood Festival of Speed last week. On arrival they headed straight to the Festival of Speed tech building where the students were impressed and inspired by the technology they saw. The theme of the stand this year was on space travel and the students could […]
The Best of the Best at Colonnade House
We are delighted to once again be exhibiting at Colonnade House showcasing the excellent work from our Art Department. The exhibition opened on Tuesday 8th July with a private evening viewing for parents, carers, family and friends, and runs until Thursday 10th July. The work on show is a selection from our GCSE Fine Art, […]
Durrington Newsletter 4 July 2025
Durrington High Summer Concert
On Thursday the 3rd of July, Durrington’s own performing arts centre was shook to the rafters by the music of over 70 performers ranging from different soloists, duets, bands and the KS3 Drama Club. The 2025 end of term extravaganza aimed to provide a platform for the wonderful talent that we have in Performing Arts. […]
Durrington High School Summer Ball 2025
Our fabulous year 11s celebrated the end of their Durrington journey in style at the Summer Ball 2025 held in the Grand Hall at Avisford Park Hotel. Over 300 students and staff attended this special event on a glorious sunny evening, with friends and family invited along to watch them arrive in a variety of […]
Durrington High School Art Show 2025
Our annual art show took place on Tuesday 24th June, and alongside family and friends we celebrated the outstanding work of our exceptionally talented year 11 GCSE students. Work on display included incredible textiles, graphics, photography, and a wide range of traditional and contemporary art work, all of which impressed our guests who were delighted […]
Year 11 leavers celebration
Durrington High School were proud to celebrate year 11’s journey through high school as they came together for a special leaver’s morning and final assembly. Their form tutors each gave heart-warming speeches of the fond memories that have been made, each wishing the students the very best for their next steps in their further education and […]
Getting Durrington Reading
As we come to the end of another successful year at Durrington High School, we’d like to share some exciting plans for developing reading across the school in 2025–2026. From September, we will launch a new strategy entitled Getting Durrington Reading, which brings together students, teachers, and parents to help every child enjoy more quality […]
Durrington Newsletter 20 June 2025
Careers Week 2025 – Inspiring Futures at Durrington
From 9th to 12th June, Durrington High School celebrated Careers Week – a packed programme designed to open students’ eyes to the many exciting paths available beyond school. Each morning kicked off with a student briefing from Mr Henry, introducing the day’s visitors and sparking discussion on thought-provoking topics like working abroad and how careers […]