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Dauntsey's

West Lavington, South West, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull boardingAges 11-18Independent830 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

43.8/ 100
National
Academic record42
Press reputation65
Alumni56
Awards14
Prestige46
Parental signal16

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelIELTS

Languages

SpanishFrenchEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL/IELTS)

Entrance requirements

Entry at 11+: examinations and interviews at Dauntsey's in mid January of the year of entry. Entry at 13+: ISEB Common Pre-Test and interview, or own entrance exams. Sixth Form: predicted grades, school reference and interview.

Life & activities

Sports

CricketAthleticsTennisEquestrian

Arts

DramaMusicDanceSpeech and DramaArt & DesignPerforming Arts

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh AwardJolie Brise sailingClubs & Societies (80+)Adventure ProgrammeLAMDA examinations

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Dining: On-site catering; the school has a dedicated catering/food section ("Our Food") on its website.

Pastoral care: Pastoral care is provided through a house system, a Chaplaincy, Medical Centre, School Counsellors and a Listening Service. Each pupil has a tutor within their house, and a Deputy Head (Pastoral) oversees the pastoral structure.

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Latest inspection

Significant Strength (2026 ISI inspection)

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