Academic Life
At Dauntsey’s we are proud of our academic reputation and long tradition of exam success. Throughout the school, the curriculum is broad and balanced, offering the opportunity to study an extensive range of subjects. The timetable offers a great deal of flexibility; there are no set options columns at I/GCSE and A level, allowing pupils freedom of choice to accommodate their different interests and aptitudes.
Our focus on adventure extends into the classroom, where teachers and pupils are encouraged to question and explore intellectually, approach topics from unexpected angles, unpick and rebuild ideas and attitudes. We promote independent learning, enabling pupils to fulfil their potential and develop the skills they will need in later life.
Alongside the academic curriculum, we have developed our own complementary curriculum which covers important aspects of life beyond study, including current affairs, mindfulness, critical thinking and money management. Complementary curriculum lessons are timetabled; they are not an optional extra.
We aim to encourage all our pupils to become flexible and intellectually curious thinkers with an understanding of the world beyond the school gates.
Our talented and committed staff deliver teaching that is modern, challenging and inspiring. They ensure that a culture of academic ambition is firmly rooted in the school and we expect our pupils to achieve examination results that they can feel truly proud of.David Noble, Deputy Head (Academic)
Latest News
Congratulations to all of our Fifth Form pupils on a superb set of GCSE results!
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Our 138 Upper Sixth Formers have achieved very good A-level results with almost three quarters of the grades awarded at A* - B and impressive performances throughout the year group.
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The Lower Sixth were focusing their minds on their future last week, with an intensive Post Dauntsey’s Planning Day and the ever-popular Speed Networking event.
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Over the Easter break, a number of our GCSE and A Level French pupils enjoyed a busy and educational week in the South of France.
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It was once again the time of year for First Form pupils to test their creativity and imagination and enter into the battle to win the Shakespeare Cup!
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