Entry at 11
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.
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.

Key Dates - 11+ Entry in 2023
- Registration Deadline: 17 October 2022
- Sports Award Assessments: Saturday 21 January 2023
- Entrance examination: Tuesday 24 January 2023
- Interviews and auditions: Thursday 26 / Friday 27 January 2023
- Offers made: w/c 06 February 2023
Please refer to our Admissions Calendar for Admissions dates.
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
Scholarships and Awards

All candidates are considered for an academic scholarship on the basis of the entrance examination and interview.