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Dauntsey's School
Independent school · Wiltshire
| Address | West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 835 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01380814500 |
| Website | https://www.dauntseys.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Day pupil dates used (text gives dates without weekdays). Boarders return the day before term (2 Sep, 4 Jan, 19 Apr) and the Sunday evening before half terms end. Induction for new pupils 2 Sep; receptions for new Lower School day pupils 1 Sep. Exeats from 13:00 Friday (May exeat from 12:45 Saturday). Summer term ends after Prizegiving Sat 3 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day pupils (per term) | £9,920.00 |
| Day pupils (per year) | £29,760.00 |
| Boarding pupils (per term) | £16,400.00 |
| Boarding pupils (per year) | £49,200.00 |
| Flexi-boarding pupils, Year 7/8, four nights per week (per term) | £12,375.00 |
| International boarding pupils (per term) | £18,945.00 |
| International boarding pupils (per year) | £56,835.00 |
Deposit: £1,000.00
Fees payable from September 2026, inclusive of VAT. International pupils pay a further deposit of one term's international boarding fee (£18,945). 10% discount on UK boarding fees for second and subsequent siblings. Means-tested bursaries 10%-100% at 11+, 13+ and 16+; bursary applications for 11+/13+ September 2027 entry by the registration deadline of 12 October 2026, and 16+ by 23 October 2026.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.