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Dauntsey's

West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 4HE
Tel: +44 (0) 1380 814500

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds set in an estate of one hundred and fifty acres of idyllic countryside on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain.

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John Davies


Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds set in an estate of one hundred and fifty acres of idyllic countryside on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain. Some 840 pupils attend the School and usually join at 11, 13 or 16 .

An academically strong school with huge opportunities in music, drama, art, sport and adventure activities, including ocean sailing.

Academic endeavour is at the heart of the School and it is expected that pupils will leave with strong examination results and a love of learning. Curiosity and a spirit of adventure are also encouraged to ensure that all pupils make the most of the many opportunities on offer. Drama, music, art and sport all flourish and the rural surroundings provide an ideal setting for many outdoor activities.

The School community is lively, creative and caring; it is a happy place with a strong family atmosphere, where friendship matters and where the courteous informality between staff and pupils is highly valued.

All information about Dauntsey’s can be found on the School’s regularly updated and informative website

Open Days, Visits & Events

Arrange Visit

04-10-2025 - Open Morning

Join our Open Morning on 4 October for a chance to tour the school and meet with staff.

11+ and 13+ Entry - Memorial Hall

10:00 - Coffee served
10:20 - Welcome address from the Head Master, John Davies
10:50 - Tours of the school hosted by our current Third Form pupils
12:00 - Lunch and an opportunity to meet staff

Sixth Form Entry - The Pavilion

9:30 - Coffee served
9:45 - Welcome from the Head Master, John Davies
10:00 - Presentations from the Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral), Director of Sport and Head of Futures, followed by Question and
Answer session with current Sixth Form pupils
10:50 - Tours led by the current Sixth Form pupils
12:00 - Lunch and an opportunity to meet staff

Booking will open nearer the date

What We Offer

  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Agriculture/Horticulture
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Ancient Greek
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Sign language
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Volleyball
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Canoeing
  • Chess
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Fishing
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Public Speaking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Shooting
  • Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Young Enterprise
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Diplomatic Children
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Admissions

  • Assessment
  • Audition
  • Common Entrance
  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Bursary exam
  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Dance or Ballet
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Organ
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Science
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport
  • Non-denominational
  • English

    Age Range & Fees

    Age Range11 to 18
    Annual Day Fees *£28395 to £28395
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£46950 to £46950
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    260Day260
    160Full Boarding160
    0Weekly Boarding0
    420Total420
    Boys Girls

    Number Of Staff

    Full-time: 74
    Part-time: 23

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score
     

    School Reviews

    Good Schools Guide


    A big-hearted, unpretentious school that manages to be traditional yet forward thinking at the same time - no mean feat.  

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    Pupil


    The three best things about my school are the sport, the people because they are kind and friendly and the location as there is lots of outdoor space.  

    Parent


    It's a genuinely fantastic school and we feel incredibly lucky that our three children have had such an amazing education there. We really couldn't have asked for more.  

    Muddy Stilettos


    Dauntsey’s is an unpretentious all-rounder, with excellent academics and an adventure-fuelled curriculum