April 2022
Durston House announced a merger with Harvington Preparatory School, transitioning to a co-educational model from September 2023.
Prep school
Durston House School
Durston House is a boys' preparatory school in London offering education from Pre-School to Year 8.
Day fees
£17,004 – £25,032
Entry
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Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mr Giles Entwisle
Headmaster
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
312
47 girls, 322 boys
Location
Ealing
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 13
Founded
1886
Entry points
2+, 3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+, 8+, 11+
Nearest station
Ealing Broadway (rail)
School buses
No
Average class
15 pupils
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Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Academic
Overview
About Durston House School
Durston House School, established in 1886, provides an outstanding education in an inclusive, warm and dynamic environment. The school educates boys from Pre-School (age 3) through to Year 8 (age 13), focusing on academic excellence, creativity, resilience, and adventurous learning. The school offers a nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on mutual respect and fairness.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent boys prep school in Ealing for ages 3–13. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Best for
- Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–13.
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
- Fees sit at the top of the London market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- Single-sex (boys). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedAvailable throughout term on requestPrivate Tour
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£17,004 – £25,032per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
By entry point · 2026-27
Reception£18,825
11+£22,965
7+TBC
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Pre-School with dedicated intervention and sensory areas
Weekly field lessons for exploration
Specialist teachers for Music and Sport
Comprehensive early years curriculum
Dynamic co-educational environment
Integration of technology from early years
Strong scholarship record to prestigious senior schools
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
HockeyAthleticsCross CountrySkateboardingRugbyTennisMulti-SportsCricketHandballNetballDodgeballBasketballTable TennisFootball
music
Junior ChoirSenior ChoirMusicIndividual Instrumental LessonsOrchestra
drama
Verse Speaking CompetitionDramaStreet DanceDrama Productions
academic club
EngineeringAccelerated Reader ProgrammeCodingChessSciencePhotography
service
House CaptaincySchool CouncilVertical Group Leadership
other
YogaAfter-School Activities
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Castlebar FieldCastlebar Playing FieldHockey AstroTurfPerivale Athletics Track (off-site)Swyncombe Playing FieldTennis Court
arts
Music DepartmentStage / Assembly Hall
academic
Art Studio with CAD enabled computersICT suiteInteractive whiteboardsiPads from Year 5Libraries (3)Science Laboratories
wellbeing
Pastoral Care
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Oxbridge | 0 |
| Russell Group | 0 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
| Medicine | 0 |
Top universities (2025)
Charters School1
Eton1
Hampton5
John Lyon3
Keio Shonan-Fujisawa Junior High School, Japan1
Marlborough College1
Merchant Taylors’6
St Benedict’s15
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
Common Entrance
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Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Durston House promotes well-being, care and kindness alongside resilience and character. The community is described as a family — bound by trust, loyalty, concern and mutual support — where every pupil's individuality is celebrated and the educational experience is wrapped around each child.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn7 Sept 2026 → 17 Dec 2026
Spring8 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027
Summer20 Apr 2027 → 8 Jul 2027
PathwaysWhere pupils go 2025 · 47 offers
Pathways
Where pupils go 2025 · 47 offers
St Benedict’s*
11 offersSt Benedict’s*
4 offersLatymer Upper School*
2 offersMerchant Taylors’
2 offersSt Augustine’s Priory*
2 offersNotting Hill & Ealing High School*
2 offers2 offers
Queen Elizabeth’s Boys’ School
2 offersTwyford High School
2 offersDrayton Manor*
2 offersHolland Park School
1 offerKew House School
1 offerNotting Hill & Ealing High School*
1 offerSt Michael’s Grammar School*
1 offerThe London Oratory
1 offerAda Lovelace*
1 offer1 offer
Ellen Wilkinson*
1 offerHampton
1 offerHeadington Rye*
1 offerGovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Durston House School best for?+
Durston House School suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–13; Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
How much are the fees at Durston House School?+
Day fees at Durston House School are £5,668 to £8,344 a term in 2026-27 (£17,004 to £25,032 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Durston House School?+
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How does admissions work?+
Durston House School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Durston House School support SEND?+
Durston House School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Durston House School take?+
Durston House School takes pupils from age 3 to 13.
Is Durston House School a day or boarding school?+
Durston House School is a day school.
Is Durston House School co-educational or single-sex?+
Durston House School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Durston House School?+
Durston House School is in Ealing, W5 2DR.
How do I contact admissions at Durston House School?+
Contact Durston House School by email at info@durstonhouse.org or phone on 02089916530.
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