For candidates wishing to enter into the First Form/Year 7, examinations and interviews take place at Dauntsey's in mid January of the year of entry. At First Form, both day and boarding places are available.

Candidates sit papers in English (comprehension and composition) and Maths and take a verbal reasoning (multiple choice) test.

All prospective pupils are interviewed in the same week as the examination. Those travelling long distances are welcome to request an interview on the same day as the examination. All others are invited to come for interview later in the same week as the examination - Thursday or Friday.

Those living overseas take the examination by arrangement either at their current school or at a British Council office and will be interviewed by Skype. Candidates who do not have English as their first language should refer to the International Candidates page.

The school is noted for its unpretentious and friendly atmosphere, and the mix of pupils from state primary and independent prep schools contributes to this. Our pupils come from many different schools and when they arrive at Dauntsey’s everyone is ready to make new friends.”

registrar, jo sagers