Evan's House
Upper School Boarding (Girls 14-18yrs)

Evans House was opened ten years ago as a rapidly expanding Jeanne House burst at the seams. Having established as a foreign body in what was effectively the 'west wing' of Jeanne it has now emerged, resplendently, on the old netball courts as a purpose built house for 60 young women. The accommodation of 36 single rooms and 12 double rooms is of the highest quality, with en-suite shower and toilet facilities in each room. A communal kitchen, a kitchenette, spacious common rooms, foyer and outdoor patio area comprise the social areas. However, as in all the boarding houses, it is the quality of the pastoral care rather than the fixtures and fittings that provoke most comment from students and parents. Four resident staff with, at the last count, seven of their own young children add enormously to the domestic atmosphere that never replicates home life but offers a unique and extraordinarily rich environment for development. Needless to say this developmental process iincorporates a large number of events organised for, and by, the girls throughout the year including a Christmas dinner, bowling trips and shopping trips not to mention informal barbecues and parties in the summer term. All that and academic guidance and 'ad hoc' revision sessions as well!

Housemaster & Housemistress
Nigel & Caron Yates

Housemaster & Housemistress,
Nigel & Caron Yates

Nigel & Caron arrived at Dauntsey’s in January 1994 from south-west France where they had been living and working for some years. They have been running Evans House since September 1996. Nigel, who teaches Geography, also runs Oxbridge classes, teaches Critical Thinking within the General Studies programme and is President of the Debating Society at Dauntsey’s. He spent many years of his career as Housemaster and Head of Geography at University College School, London. He is also currently Chief Examiner (Geography) for EDEXCEL.

Caron was previously Personal and Business Banker at Barclays Bank and has tutored both at the Manor and Jeanne House before being appointed Housemistress of Evans in 1996. They live in Evans House with their four children Teegan, Elliott, Sasha and Oliver, and spend their holidays at their home in France.

Contact details:
Tel: 01380 814583
Fax: 01380 814584
E-mail: yatessni@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk