Independent school · Wiltshire
Dauntsey's School
- Ages 11–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
Admissions
- 11+
- 13+
- Sixth Form
Three main entry points (age 11, 13 or 16), with occasional places in other years. Selection is academic plus character, interests and talents. 11+ candidates sit exams and interviews at Dauntsey's in mid January of the year of entry; 13+ is based on the ISEB Common Pre-Test (or the school's own exams) and interview; Sixth Form on predicted grades, school reference and interview.
Assessments
- 11+ entrance examinations and interview (mid January)
- 13+ ISEB Common Pre-Test or school exams, and interview
- Sixth Form: predicted grades, school reference and interview
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
11+ entrance test
This school uses the ISEB Common Pre-Tests, a computer test taken once and shared with every school that uses it.
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 835
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01380814500
- Address
- West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE
- Website
- dauntseys.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.