The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.4
14.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
35% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr John Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Dauntsey's School a selective school?
Yes. Dauntsey's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dauntsey's School take?
Dauntsey's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School is in Devizes, SN10 4HE, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dauntsey's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dauntsey's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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