OD Grace Payne-Kumar has been awarded the commission to paint Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk and foremost woman in Scottish legal history.
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.
Mercers' Lectures
We have assembled a fascinating array of speakers for our 2019/2020 lecture series, covering topics ranging from adventure, history, music, sport, baking, farming and politics.
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
Olympic gold medal winner David Hemery has been appointed to the athletics coaching team.
First Form pupil, Bella, has written a story about the Journey of the Three Kings.
A cast of 160 pupils, supported by more than 30 technical crew and band members, have delighted sell-out audiences with a challenging, energetic and exciting production of In the Heights.
On Thursday 21 November Dauntsey’s welcomed the inspirational Ant Middleton, best known from being chief instructor on the Channel 4 show, SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Living with Lady Macbeth, a comedy by Rob John, was staged at Dauntsey’s last week over a three day run.
Renowned historians Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke gave a highly entertaining and informative lecture based on their book, A Tudor Christmas.
On Thursday 7 November, Dauntsey’s was fortunate to have Ian Robertson, ex-rugby commentator, to the School.
Many congratulations to Old Dauntseian Grace Payne-Kumar who has come second in the Young Fine Artist Award category for her work, Portrait of Niccolo at the Scottish Portrait Awards.
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