Ballard School vs Durlston School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
Durlston School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
262 students
| Measure | Ballard School New Milton, South East | Durlston School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #662 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3982 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 456 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 262 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ballardschool.co.uk | www.durlstonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ballard School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard School better than Durlston School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballard School and Durlston School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballard School: 456. Durlston School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballard School and Durlston School rank in South East?
Ballard School is 662nd of 679 and Durlston School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).