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.
Pride of Durrington Special Edition Newsletter 16 July 2026
KS3 English Celebration Evening
The English Department were delighted to host our annual KS3 English Celebration Evening, where we recognised and celebrated the exceptional writing talent of 19 students from Years 7–9. Students were selected for the outstanding quality of their writing, produced in English lessons, at our Creative Writing Club and independently at home. Students attended with their […]
Year 8 Geography Work Experience Workshop
In partnership with Hemiko, Year 8 geographers recently completed an exciting work experience project, which challenged them to design a sustainable future for Worthing. Students explored how low-carbon energy, environmental planning and innovative design could help shape the town in years to come, presenting their ideas through models and posters. After launching the project earlier […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026
Last week we took more than 40 Year 8 students to the opening day of the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed for an unforgettable experience combining motorsport, technology, and career inspiration. The day began with over an hour exploring the Future Lab, where students discovered cutting-edge innovations in AI, robotics, virtual reality, space technology, and […]
Geography Residential Field trip 2026
A group of 25 enthusiastic Year 10 GCSE Geography students recently embarked on a residential field trip to Dorset, where they explored the spectacular Jurassic Coast, one of the UK’s most iconic World Heritage Sites. During the visit, students experienced some of the region’s most famous coastal landmarks, including the dramatic Old Harry Rocks and […]
Durrington Newsletter 10th July 2026
Durrington High School’s ‘Best of the Best’ Exhibition Opens at Colonnade House
Students, staff, families, and friends came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Durrington High School’s GCSE Art students at the private viewing of this year’s Best of the Best Exhibition at Colonnade House Art Gallery in Worthing. The exhibition showcases an exceptional collection of work across Fine Art, Textiles and Photography, reflecting months of […]
Durrington High Head Boy & Girl
Huge congratulations to our new Head Boy William and Head Girl Aliyah! We know you will do a brilliant job representing our school. ‘Going beyond our best through Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance & Pride’
Student Senior Leadership Team 2026 / 2027
We are delighted to introduce our Senior Student Leadership Team for 2026–2027. Congratulations to Fatima, Lewis, Josh, Jerome, Daisy, Aliyah, Natalia, Chanelle, Owain and William on your appointments! We can’t wait to see what you bring to these roles as you lead by example and make a positive impact during the final year of your […]
Year 8 trip to the Natural History Museum
On Thursday 2nd July, forty eight Year 8 students enjoyed an exciting and educational visit to the Natural History Museum in London, where they took part in the Our Planet, Our Future: Solutions for Fixing Our Broken Planet workshop. During the engaging one-hour and forty-five-minute session, students explored how science can help tackle some of […]