Life At Dauntsey's
Warmth, laughter and lasting friendships, built on trust and mutual respect, are the hallmarks of daily life at Dauntsey’s.
Friendship, happiness and a willingness to have a go are all hallmarks of daily life at Dauntsey’s. Visit the school on any day and you will find a busy community where pupils are challenged to question and explore – both inside and outside the classroom.
Our house system is the cornerstone of our community, with every pupil assigned to one of 12 houses. The houses give pupils a secure source of support and guidance in every aspect of life, as well as the chance to get together and have fun.
For tuition, pupils are divided, according to year group, into three ‘schools’; Lower, Middle and Sixth Form. Academic study starts with a broad range of subjects and progresses to the Sixth Form where students typically select three A levels plus one additional area of focus. In parallel to academic studies, there is a comprehensive complementary curriculum which bridges the gap between classroom and life skills, with the aim of equipping pupils to make informed choices, whether they are dealing with the complexity of relationships, balancing a budget or deciding where to cast a vote.
Alongside studies, students have the choice of an enviable selection of sports, clubs, societies and extra-curricular activities. Everyone is encouraged to try something new, be it a new sport, joining a drama club, playing an instrument, trying street dance or learning how to look after bees. The possibilities are endless.
Thinking about others is an important part of the culture at Dauntsey’s and this reaches into all aspects of life at the school. We frequently share our facilities with local schools and sports clubs, we regularly welcome the local community to the school for lectures and events, and pupils are often busy raising funds for our chosen charity. There is rarely a week that passes without some kind of fund-raising effort happening around the school.
I want our pupils to see every activity at school as an opportunity to learn. Great education is more than exams and qualifications – full engagement both inside and outside the classroom leads to greater discovery of the self, and helps prepare pupils for a world where who you are is often more important than what you know.
John Davies, Head Master
The Tuck Shop
Open during break times, prep time and in the evenings, the Tuck Shop is a popular meeting place for pupils during the day.
Here you can buy confectionery, snacks, soft drinks, and catch up with friends over a cup of hot chocolate, under the kindly and watchful eye of Kym and Caz, the Tuck Shop ladies, whose motto, "No Manners; No Service", is strictly observed by all!