Mercers' House
Upper School Boarding (Boys 14-18yrs)
The Website

Some sixty five Upper School boarding boys live in Mercers' House, a modern and spacious building close to the centre of the School, but enjoying fine views of the northern edge of Salisbury Plain. Accommodation in the large and airy rooms is excellent; pupils share rooms in their first three years in the house and all Upper Sixth pupils have a single room. There are separate television and common rooms for the boys, a fully equipped kitchen, as well as two "brew rooms". On cold winter evenings an open fire in the common room gives a welcoming homely feeling. Mercers' boys are looked after by a dedicated team of resident tutors who also organise a number of events and trips throughout the year. At weekends, the duty member of staff provides a snack on a Saturday, later on in the evening - Mr. Wheatley's freshly made doughnuts are a particular favourite!

The House has its own website.

Housemaster & Housemistress
Steve Hardman & Helen Hardman

Housemaster and Housemistress,
Steve Hardman & Helen Hardman

Steve and Helen came to Dauntsey’s in 1986. Steve is Head of Physical Education and Sports Studies A Level and Biology teacher here, and previously was at St. Bees School in Cumbria where he was Head of PE, taught Biology and Geography and was Deputy Housemaster of a boy's boarding house.

Helen taught Biology at St. Bees and Godolphin School and has examined at GCSE and A level. She now works full-time teaching children with specific learning difficulties both privately and for the LEA. They live in Mercers’ with their children, Matthew and Sarah, both of whom are pupils at the School.

Contact details:
Tel: 01380 814587
Fax: 01380 814588
E-mail: hardmasj@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk