Dauntsey's School, Devizes
Dauntsey's School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Devizes. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dauntsey's School in detail
Dauntsey's School in its own words
In its own words: "The school will deliver a fulfilling, adventurous and inspiring education for every pupil, in a supportive and inclusive environment. Pupils will leave Dauntsey's confident in the knowledge that they have achieved their very best, experienced all they could and ready for their next journey. Dauntsey's is a supportive, energetic and creative community with a strong family atmosphere."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton and swimming.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Dauntsey's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 144 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 37% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 32% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 252 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 2 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dauntsey's School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dauntseys School Bus Park (nw-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 April 2026
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 September 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
29 September 2015
Integrated
16 October 2012
About
Dauntsey's School is a public school for pupils aged 11–18 in the village of West Lavington, Wiltshire, England. The school was founded in 1542 in accordance with the will of William Dauntesey, a master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£29,760
about £9,920 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£49,200
| Day pupils (per term) | £29,760 a year |
| Boarding pupils (per term) | £49,200 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Wiltshire - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Dauntsey's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
835 pupils
895 places
60 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Devizes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Devizes
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
252
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
30.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
835
Total Pupils
410
Boys
425
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Dauntsey's School
What are GCSE results like at Dauntsey's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Dauntsey's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Dauntsey's School last inspected?
Dauntsey's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School has around 835 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Dauntsey's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School is at West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)