Dauntsey's School
URN: 126532 • Devizes SN10 4HE
Overview
- Name
- Dauntsey's School
- URN
- 126532
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01380814500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Lavington, Devizes SN10 4HE
Summary
Dauntsey's School, located in Devizes, Wiltshire, is a co-educational independent school catering to students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 837 pupils and a capacity of 895, the school is set on a 150-acre estate, providing a picturesque environment for learning. The school prioritises academic success while fostering essential life skills such as resilience, flexibility, and a sense of adventure.
The curriculum at Dauntsey's is designed to inspire and challenge students both academically and personally. The school promotes a supportive community where friendship and kindness are valued, allowing pupils to explore their talents and develop confidence. Adventure is a key aspect of the educational experience, extending beyond traditional classroom learning to include activities that cultivate important life skills.
Dauntsey's also encourages a strong sense of community involvement, as demonstrated by recent fundraising efforts for The Atlas Foundation. The school’s ethos is centred on nurturing individuality and preparing students for future opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded education that goes beyond exam results.
The curriculum at Dauntsey's is designed to inspire and challenge students both academically and personally. The school promotes a supportive community where friendship and kindness are valued, allowing pupils to explore their talents and develop confidence. Adventure is a key aspect of the educational experience, extending beyond traditional classroom learning to include activities that cultivate important life skills.
Dauntsey's also encourages a strong sense of community involvement, as demonstrated by recent fundraising efforts for The Atlas Foundation. The school’s ethos is centred on nurturing individuality and preparing students for future opportunities, ensuring a well-rounded education that goes beyond exam results.
Useful links
- Cyber Essentials(opens in new window/tab) (sen)
- Calendar(opens in new window/tab) (calendar)
- Sports Fixtures(opens in new window/tab) (other)
- Muddy Stilettos(opens in new window/tab) (other)
- A Level Results 2025 (other)
- GCSE Results 2025 (other)
- Success for Dauntsey’s Crew at DW 2025 Prize Giving (other)
- Dauntsey’s Community Raises Nearly £14,000 for The Atlas Foundation (other)
- Dauntsey’s Host U15 Girl’s Cricket Festival (other)
- Talk Education(opens in new window/tab) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowdeford School (56.0)
- Silverwood School (55.8)
- Downland School (49.0)
- The Mill School (45.2)
- Devizes Christian School (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 837 | 417 | 420 | 895 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 854 | 419 | 435 | 895 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 866 | 430 | 436 | 895 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 866 | 430 | 436 | 895 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 831 | 412 | 419 | 840 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 833 | 413 | 420 | 840 | 0.00 |
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