Independent school · Ealing
Durston House School
- Ages 3–13
- Mixed
- £6,839–£8,344/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Fri 8 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Thu 7 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027, Fri 9 Jul 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Fri 7 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028, Fri 7 Jul 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-School (excluding VAT/exempt) | £5,668.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception, Years 1 and 2) | £6,839.00 |
| Years 3 and 4 | £7,936.00 |
| Years 5 to 8 inclusive | £8,344.00 |
| Lunch (optional, VAT exempt) | £340.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £2,000.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Pre-School
- Reception
- Year 1–8
Visit at an open morning or a Tuesday/Thursday tour, then return the registration form with the fee. Pre-School (from age 3) and Reception children have an informal assessment before a place is confirmed; a place can be provisionally secured with the £2,000 acceptance fee. Years 1–8 entry depends on availability and is based on a written assessment, interview and school reference.
Assessments
- Informal assessment (Pre-School and Reception)
- Written assessment (Years 1–8)
- Interview (Years 1–8)
- Reference from current school
Open events
- Autumn Term Open Morning: Thu 8 Oct 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–13
- Pupils
- 312
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 02089916530
- Address
- 12–14 Castlebar Road, Ealing, London, W5 2DR
- Website
- durstonhouse.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.