We're dancing on at Dauntsey's, despite the restrictions.
Head Master's Welcome
I hope our website gives you a sense of what it’s like to be at Dauntsey’s and whether your son or daughter would be happy here.
Virtual Tour
Explore Dauntsey's on this 360-degree virtual tour. We invite you to look round and discover our outstanding facilities amidst glorious surroundings.
Our Community
Parents and pupils often remark on the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Dauntsey’s; but what is the secret of Dauntsey's positive and distinctive spirit?
The Spirit of Dauntsey's
We hope that our website portrays the warmth, energy and spirit of our community. It should give you a flavour of Dauntsey's and a sense of the pride we have in the achievements of our pupils.
Parents' Area
Essential School information for parents can be found here.
Visit Us
Please do come and see Dauntsey's for yourself; we will be delighted to welcome you.
Latest News
It’s super to see our school from a different perspective! This picture taken by Theo, Upper Sixth pupil, from an altitude of 1500ft above the ground (approximately 500m) certainly does that.
Upper Sixth Formers and staff at Dauntsey’s are celebrating a superb set of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) results with 25% gaining an A* grade and 91% receiving A*- B grades. A total of 55 students submitted an EPQ.
Dauntsey’s Adventure team has had the largest ever number of applications to secure a place in the School’s team for the infamous Devizes to Westminster (DW) canoe race, known as ‘The Canoeist’s Everest’.
On Tuesday, 6 October all of our First Form pupils took part in an ‘Introduction to Adventure Day’ involving a number of outdoor activities. These took place in our beautiful Manor grounds and at Braeside Outdoor Activity Centre in Devizes.
On Saturday 3 October, a crew of Lower Sixth pupils piloted Jolie Brise in the ASTO Small Tall Ships Race in the Solent.
Last week, our 12 Lower Sixth Art Historians were the first group to scale the tower at Salisbury Cathedral since before lockdown!
Rowing has proved a popular games choice this term, and our new rowers have enjoyed their opening sessions.
This term has seen the return of our cookery courses led by Peter Vaughan of Vaughan’s Kitchen, Devizes.
Adventure
Sam Moore, Head of Adventure Education
Adventure is an important strand of an education at Dauntsey’s - trying new activities, pushing your boundaries and working together to meet every challenge. The effect can be transformative.
Film Library
We hope you enjoy our collection of short films which are intended to demonstrate the energy and spirit of Dauntsey's ...
Boarding at The Manor
The Jolie Brise
Jolie Brise, arguably one of the most famous tall ships in the world, has been sailed and maintained by pupils from Dauntsey's School for 38 years
Our world famous, gaff-rigged pilot cutter