This summer, Jolie Brise added another win to her log book with, having scooped the Association of Sail Training Organisation (ASTO) Mayflower 410 Small Ships Race, sailing at pace from Southampton to Dartmouth.
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.
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?
Virtual and Film Tours
Explore Dauntsey's on our 360-degree virtual tour, and through various films. Discover our outstanding facilities amidst glorious surroundings.
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.
Visit Us
Booking is now open for our Open Day on Saturday, 9th October 2021. We are also delighted to be able to offer Small Group Tours and Individual Visits, although spaces for these are limited.
Parents' Area
Essential School information for parents can be found here.
Latest News
Sixth Formers Dan and Jonty have completed the marathon cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats in just six days. This equates to cycling 150 miles per day, waking up at 5am and finishing cycling at around 8pm.
Congratulations to our 121 Upper Sixth Formers who have achieved an excellent set of results, with 30% A* grades, 64% A* - A grades and 88% A* - B grades.
Dauntsey’s Third Formers have completed a week of adventure as the culmination of their annual Moonrakers programme.
This week marks Wellbeing Week across the School. World Wellbeing Week is a yearly campaign run by Wellbeing World and aims to raise awareness of wellbeing and explain why it matters. Developing a good wellbeing is important for everyone as it means we are happy and fulfilled. Thinking about how we maintain good mental health from an early age is so important for us all.
Having now completed their GCSEs, our Fifth Form have been keeping busy with a range of non-curriculum courses, as part of their post-GCSE programme.
After months of planning, designing, building and gardening, we are pleased to announce that The Manor Vegetable Patch is now officially open.
This summer we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of our Sailing Club with a programme of week-long cruises along the South Coast of England.
This summer marks the fiftieth anniversary of Moonrakers! Over the past fifty years the club has gone from strength-to-strength, giving all Third Formers the opportunity to undertake new adventures and experience the outdoors in a way that otherwise may not have been possible. As this year's Moonrakers head off on their camp at the end of June, they will no doubt take a moment to celebrate this milestone.
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