Dauntsey's School唐德塞中学

About the school
Dauntsey's is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18. lt is situated in the
wiltshire village of West Lavington. Founded in 1542 by a member of the Mercers' Company, the school is a charitable trust with a governing body, some of whose members are nominated by the Mercers' Company. There are 5 boarding houses: Evans and Jeanne for girls in Years 10 to 13; Fitzmaurice and Mercers' for boys in Years 10 to 13; and the Manor, a house for boys and girls in Years7 to 9.

ln addition to organisational changes and the continuing development of curricular and extra-
curricular provision, key changes since the previous inspection have been the construction of a new classroom block, pavilion, dance studio and athletics track, as well as the appointments of two new deputy heads (pastoral and academic) and a head of professional development.

What the school seeks to do
The school aims to provide a balanced, progressive and innovative academic curriculum,
complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities, designed to develop pupils as adventurous, articulate and responsible individuals ready to take their place in the modern world. lt has a strong commitment to boarding and aims to maintain and develop outstanding pastoral care. The school seeks to provide an environment which promotes self-confidence, a feeling of self-worth, and emotional resilience.

About the pupils
The majority of pupils come from families with professional and business backgrounds, whilst a
minority are from families working in the services or foreign office. A small minority of boarders come from overseas. Nationally standardised test data provided by the school indicate that the ability of the pupils is above average. The school has identified 158 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which include dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism, two-thirds of whom receive additional specialist help. No pupil in the school has an education, health and care plan. English is an additional language (EAL) for 81 pupils, 50 of whom receive additional learning support. Pupils who display particular gifts or talents are provided with additional challenge both within the normal curriculum and through the school's extra-curricular programme.