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
Battle of the Bands heat 1 was a real show stopper with the most phenomenal performances as every musician who stepped onto the stage were simply spectacular. Four bands took part in this first heat, Razorwire, Treble Makers, No Boys Allowed and Amplified, setting an incredibly high standard for the competition, and a difficult challenge […]
Durrington High School Student Council
This week saw the first meeting on 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 […]
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 […]
Durrington High School spreads love of reading through the ‘Share a Story’ project.
This term, Durrington students have once again demonstrated their kindness and community spirit through our ‘Share a Story’ initiative which forms part of our wider Get Durrington Reading campaign. The project, which has been led by our Senior Student Leadership Team, encouraged students across all year groups to donate their much-loved children’s books to help […]
Year 11 GCSE exam support
Dear Parent/Carers, Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of our current year 11 students. The cohort have matured and thrived through this year already. This is testament to the support and guidance you have provided. With only 4 weeks left to go before the students start their written […]
Year 6 into Year 7 transition at Durrington High School
Welcome to Durrington High School and specifically to more information about our transition process. Transition to secondary school can feel like a big change. In some ways it is, but when done well, it becomes the beginning of every child’s journey to an exciting next step in their education. Underpinning our very successful approach are […]
Battle of the Bands competition
We are excited to announce that our Battle of the Bands competition is back! This exciting event showcases the incredible musical talent of our students, and we’d love for you to join us for Heat 1. Event Details: This year’s competition features eight bands, with four performing in Heat 1. The top two bands from this round […]