Durrington High

Durrington High School - Going beyond our best through kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride.

Our latest fortnightly newsletter has gone out to parents, carers, students and subscribers, and celebrates how our students have gone beyond their best through Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance and Pride. Find out more here: durringtonhighschool.co.uk/2026/03/20/dur…

We are delighted to be handing out 65 Pride certificates this morning to the students who have received the most pride points this week! Going beyond our best through Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance & Pride.

STEM Week 2026 Year 8 are investigating how much we know about dinosaurs and are looking at how fossils are formed. They are also experimenting with making their own fossils! #STEMWeek

STEM Week 2026 Year 7 are investigating what shape parachute will take the longest to fall and are designing their own to test out their theories. #STEMWeek

Well done to Bailey Williamson in Year 10 who has been going beyond his best in DT lessons. #TheDurringtonJourney

STEM Week 2026 This week our year 9s have been discovering which solid makes the most gas with vinegar, how do astronauts foods compare in nutrient retention, and what causes objects to float? #STEMWeek

Last week the English Department took 70 year 9 students to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London to see a production of Romeo & Juliet. Students were standing in the 'yard', giving them an immersive theatre experience, unique to the Globe Theatre. #DHSTrips

Well done to Lydia Lawal in Year 11 who has been going beyond her best in English lessons. #TheDurringtonJourney

Term dates for the 2026 / 2027 academic year are available on our website on the link below: durringtonhighschool.co.uk/term-dates/

Thank you to @worthingjournal who came along to our dress rehearsal yesterday & described the show in one word ... outstanding! This evening is our opening night starting at 6pm, and tickets can be purchased via Arbor or on the door at £7. We can't wait to see you there!

STEM Week 2026 Some of our year 8s have been investigating how natural dyes are made, whilst other groups have been finding out how strong a piece of paper can be by engineering their own paper bridges! #STEMWeek

Year 11 GCSE Revision Support Evening - Tuesday 24th March This support event will take place in the Performing Arts Centre starting at 5.30pm and students are welcome to attend along with their parents/carers. To reserve a place, use the link: forms.gle/tkfvYaVpjUQd7c…

Congratulations to Ethan and Freddie in year 7 who have achieved their Bronze Seahorse awards! #Kindness #Aspiration #Perseverance #Pride

Durrington High in the press ... read all about it here:👇 sussexexpress.co.uk/education/durr…

This morning's assembly focused on STEM week 2026, a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. #STEMWeek

Congratulations to Aisha, Harry and Jamie in year 7 who have all achieved their Bronze Seahorse award! #Kindness #Aspriation #Perseverance #Pride

Well done to the U12s football team who have had a fantastic start to their league. Players of the matches were Lexi F and Emiliana C. Keep up the excellent work girls! #DHSFootball #TeamDurrington

We are delighted to be handing out 55 Pride certificates this morning to the students who have received the most pride points this week! #proudofDHS