Durston House School
London, Ealing, Greater London · W5 2DR
Founded in 1886 and now educating around 369 pupils in Ealing, Durston House is a small independent school spanning the prep years from age four to thirteen. Its size lends a close, familiar feel, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for the quality of pupils' achievements. Inspectors judged personal development to be good, though it is worth noting that the school did not meet ISI compliance requirements at its most recent inspection - a point parents may wish to discuss directly. Under Headmaster Giles Entwisle, the school caters for a mixed intake and supports a meaningful proportion of pupils with additional needs.
369
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,965
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 369
- Location
- London, Ealing, Greater London
- Website
- https://durstonhouse.org/
- Telephone
- 020 8991 6530
Headteacher
Headmaster Giles Entwisle
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Teaching & academics
With an ISI rating of excellent for achievement, Durston House sets a high academic bar across its 4-13 age range, preparing pupils for senior school entry at the end of the prep phase. Academic scholarships recognise able pupils, and just under one in ten children receive SEN support, suggesting the school is used to adapting to a range of learning profiles.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.49%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Sport sits prominently in school life, with sports scholarships available alongside the academic awards. This gives talented young athletes a clear route to recognition as they move through the school.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1886
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,825 - £22,965
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
One or two 100 per cent bursaries per year to bright pupils from year 3 upwards
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 7 October 2025
The last word
A long-established, small Ealing prep with excellent academic results and recognised strengths in sport; the unmet compliance finding is worth a frank conversation before applying.
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Durston House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Durston House School located?
Durston House School is located at 12-14 Castlebar Road, Ealing, London, W5 2DR.
What type of school is Durston House School?
Durston House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Durston House School?
Durston House School has approximately 369 pupils on roll.
What is Durston House School's inspection rating?
Durston House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 7 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.