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.
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 […]
DHS Summer Concert 2026
On Thursday 2nd July, audiences took their seats at Skid Row Coffee House for a fantastic evening of live entertainment. The event was structured like an open mic night and showcased performances from our Drama Club, alongside incredible musical performances from bands and soloists across Years 7–11. We are incredibly proud of every student who took […]
Durrington High School Year 7 District Champions!
Congratulations to Durrington High School’s Year 7 girls’ rounders team, who played their final league matches this week. After fantastic performances in both the semi-final and final, the team were crowned District Champions! Every player gave an outstanding performance, demonstrating excellent teamwork, determination and skill throughout the competition. A special mention goes to Durrington’s Players […]
Durrington High School musicians enjoy professional recording experience at The Playroom
Talented young musicians from Durrington High School have taken the next exciting step in their musical journey after winning the school’s annual Battle of the Bands competition. As part of their prize, the winning band, Amplified, spent the day recording at The Playroom in Arundel, gaining first-hand experience of working in a professional recording studio. […]
Durrington Newsletter 26 June 2026
Year 9 Students Inspired by TEDx Worthing Public Speaking Workshop
Year 9 students at Durrington High School had the exciting opportunity to take part in a TEDx Worthing Public Speaking Workshop this week, held in the comfort of our air-conditioned Performing Arts Centre, in preparation for their spoken language assessments. The engaging session was led by TEDx Worthing organisers Toby Moore and Zoe-Beth Hobbs, who […]
Durrington Art Show 2026
It was wonderful to see so many parents, carers, students, family members, and friends attend our annual Durrington High Art Show 2026. Each year, the standard of work on display is truly exceptional, and this year’s exhibition was no exception. Our students’ talent, creativity, hard work, perseverance, and aspiration shone through in every piece they […]
Year 9 trip to Lympne Safari Park
Last week, 70 Year 9 students enjoyed an exciting Geography Department trip to Port Lympne Safari Park in Kent. During a thrilling safari adventure across the rolling Kentish landscape, students encountered a wide variety of animals and had the opportunity to question their expert tour guide, gaining fascinating insights into the species, their habitats, and the […]
Year 7 Super 6 Athletics
On the 16th June the year 7 super 6 athletics team competed against other schools in the area at various different athletics events where they showed real grit and determination resulting in them coming first in the district. This progressed them into the county final on Monday 22nd June at Worthing Leisure Centre, again the team were […]
Year 7 Science trip to Winchester Science Centre
Seventy of our Year 7 students recently enjoyed a fun and educational trip to the Winchester Science Centre, where they had the opportunity to explore the wonders of science through a range of interactive and immersive experiences. The centre offers students the chance to engage with science in an exciting hands-on environment, featuring interactive exhibits, […]