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Durlston Court School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Durlston Court School is an other independent not applicable school in New Milton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 254 pupils, and a capacity of 456 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

254

Pupils

456

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

Durlston Court School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Durlston Court School?

The catchment area for Durlston Court School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Durlston Court School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Durlston Court School: 456 places, 56% filled: places available

Durlston Court School has a published admission number of 456 places. 254 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 456 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hampshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hampshire school admissions →

Durlston Court School: School Information

Full address
Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, BH25 7AQ
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
116522

Other Not applicable Schools in New Milton

If Durlston Court School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in New Milton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Durlston Court School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Durlston Court School

What is the catchment area for Durlston Court School?

The catchment area for Durlston Court School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Durlston Court School oversubscribed?

Durlston Court School has a capacity of 456 places and currently has 254 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Durlston Court School?

Admission to Durlston Court School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Durlston Court School cover?

Durlston Court School is a not applicable school in New Milton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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