Start of school Autumn term 2024
2nd & 3rd September are Inset days Wednesday 4th September phased start day for all students Year group (as of September 2024) Timing of the day New year 7 cohort Arrival by 8.40am. Students will be met at the front of school and guided to meet their new form class/teacher. Finish: students will be dismissed […]
Year 6 transition day Wednesday 5th July
The year 6 transition day will continue as planned on Wednesday 5th July. We look forward to meeting our new cohort who will start with us in September.
Durrington Newsletter 21 November 2025
Anti-Bullying Week at Durrington High School
Last week, Durrington High School marked Anti-Bullying Week with a range of activities designed to raise awareness, promote kindness and ensure every student knows how to seek support. The week began with assemblies for all year groups, reminding students of our processes as a school and the importance of speaking up. On Monday 10th, we celebrated […]
Young Geographer of the Year competition winners
Geography students in KS3 and KS4 had the opportunity to enter this year’s Young Geographer of the Year competition – and they didn’t disappoint! Tasked with creating a poster comparing two islands of their choice, students produced an amazing array of creative, colourful, and brilliantly researched work. The quality was truly outstanding, and it was […]
BBC Bitesize Careers Roadshow Inspires KS3
We were delighted to welcome BBC presenter Kathryn Wilson and the BBC Bitesize Careers Roadshow to Durrington last week as part of our school careers programme. It gave all students in Years 7-9 the chance to hear real stories from young people who have already taken their first steps into the world of work. We […]
Battle of the Bands heat 1
Last week saw the launch of this year’s Battle of the Bands, and what a start it was! Four student bands took to the stage, each delivering a fifteen-minute set that showcased the incredible musical talent we have here at Durrington High School. Opening the evening were No Boys Allowed, an all-female group whose performance […]
Durrington High School Student Council
This week saw the first meeting of the Durrington High School council. It is composed of year 7 and 8 students and met to discuss issues that are important to them, their peers and how the school runs. Over the course of the last 2 weeks our form representatives (in the image above) have led […]
Year 11 mock exams expectations and support
Dear Parent/Carers, I’d like to take this opportunity to say once again how proud I am of our current year 11 students. They continue to work incredibly hard which is testament to the support and guidance you provide. With just a matter of days to go before the students start their written mock exams, I […]
Durrington Newsletter 7 November 2025
Musical in a Weekend at Durrington High School
Once again students at Durrington excelled, managing to put together a musical production in just one weekend. All the students involved were a credit to the school and the performing arts department throwing themselves into the challenge and making friends and memories along the way. They worked really hard as a team with students from […]
Year 7 History trip to Arundel Castle
Year 7 visited Arundel Castle as part of their history studies. The students were greeted by a tour guide who led them around the castle grounds and historic rooms. They learned about the castle’s Norman origins, its development over the centuries, and the important role it played in English history. The tour guide shared stories […]