Durlston School vs New Milton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 898 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durlston School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
262 students
New Milton Junior School
New Milton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
320 students
| Measure | Durlston School New Milton, South East | New Milton Junior School New Milton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 262 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 320 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | New Milton | New Milton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.durlstonschool.co.uk | www.newmiltonjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •New Milton Junior School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 262.
- •Durlston School is a independent school while New Milton Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Durlston School better than New Milton Junior 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 Durlston School and New Milton Junior School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between New Milton and New Milton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durlston School: 262. New Milton Junior School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durlston School and New Milton Junior School rank in South East?
Durlston School is unranked and New Milton Junior School is 1151st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).