It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent, to Dauntsey’s last Tuesday.
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.
Mercers' Lectures
We have assembled a fascinating array of speakers for our 2018/2019 lecture series, covering topics ranging from adventure, history, space flight, journalism and sport.
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?
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.
Parents' Area
Essential School information for parents can be found here.
Visit Us
Please do come and see Dauntsey's for yourself; we will be delighted to welcome you.
Latest News
20 International Society pupils as well as staff members spent a fun exeat weekend in London.
The address, given by our Chaplain the Reverend David Johnson, at our School Carol Services, traditionally marks the end of Dauntsey's Autumn Term.
Thank you to everyone who has given so generously to support the work of The Filling Station charity that feeds homeless people on the streets of Swindon each week.
To commemorate the 38 Old Dauntseians who gave their lives in World War One, a stone seat and plaque were commissioned and formally unveiled at the School on Sunday 11 November, the Centenary of the end of World War 1.
Dauntsey’s has been classed as ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) in a recent inspection.
There was a lovely buzz in The Manor leading up to bonfire night as the pupils spent the evening before preparing pumpkins, and some super (and rather scary) creations were carved!
With no introductions needed, the renowned Lucy Worsley visited Dauntsey’s school and transported us back to colourful Tsarist Russia in her entertaining and informative lecture.
It was a great honour to have Dr David Starkey CBE come to Dauntsey’s to converse with us on October 15.
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 ...
Billy Elliot - The Making of
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