Boarding
Our boarders are at the heart of our school community and every pupil joins one of five houses which are co-educational in the Lower School and single sex in the Upper School. Each house is run by a Housemaster or Housemistress and a team of tutors who take a close and active interest in pupils’ academic and social development, as well as encouraging them to make the most of the activities on offer. Above all, they really do make sure that the house is a home from home.
As a six-day-a-week school with boarding at its heart, and extracurricular activities woven into the day, we strike a balance between academic lessons and developing other interests. Saturday night socials and Sunday outings are highlights of the week. Academic support, with an emphasis on independent learning, is offered as are a range of fun weekend activities which range from fancy dress parties and quiz and film nights to barbecues, theatre trips and meals out.
There are four Exeat weekends spread across the year; two in the Autumn Term, one in the Spring Term and one in the Summer Term. On these weekends, pupils are free to leave once lessons have finished on Friday and they return to school on Sunday evening. For the Summer May Bank Holiday weekend, pupils can leave school from 12:45 p.m. on the Saturday (or after sporting commitments) and boarders return to school on the Monday evening.
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Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds. Set in an estate of 150 acres of idyllic countryside, on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, we offer some 830 pupils challenge and inspiration both inside and outside the classroom.
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High St, West Lavington, Devizes SN10 4HE, UK
01380 814500
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Co-educational Day & Boarding School
830
11 to 18
Secondary, Senior, Sixth Form
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GCSE, A Level, BTEC, EPQ
Adventure, Orienteering, External Trips, Performing Arts, Sport, Art, Outdoor Cooking
Dauntsey's School
Dauntsey's was founded in West Lavington, Wiltshire, in 1542, under the will of Alderman William Dauntesey, Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers. From these humble beginnings over four and a half centuries ago, Dauntsey's has grown into a thriving, modern co-educational school with more than 860 pupils, with continued links with the Mercers' Company.
Academic success is at the heart of all that we do, but our ethos is about much more than exam grades. It’s about developing the skills and characteristics, such as resilience, flexibility and a willingness to have a go, which we all need to have a successful, happy life. We aim to be a school where everyone can be themselves, where friendship and kindness really matter and where pupils make the most of their talents and abilities.
Central to this ambition is our approach to adventure. Adventure at Dauntsey’s is not simply an event but something that teaches invaluable life skills and changes attitudes and behaviour for the better. This spirit of adventure reaches into the classroom where inspirational teaching stretches and nurtures each pupil’s learning.
This approach ensures that we are equipping pupils with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in whatever the future holds for them.
Dauntsey's is immensely proud of its longstanding association with military families, and supporting this community remains a key priority for the school.
We are fortunate to welcome many children of serving members of the UK Armed Forces into our community and understand the unique opportunities and challenges that Service life can bring.
The total amount payable for CEA-funded boarding pupils will be reduced to 10% of our boarding fee. These discounts are only available to serving members of the military in receipt of CEA funding and are only applicable to boarding places.