- Dauntsey’s was founded in 1542 in accordance with the will of alderman William Dauntesey and there are now in the region of 800 children on roll, the majority of whom are day pupils.
- More than 80 clubs are on offer, ranging from robotics to rifle club, philosophy to hip-hop groups and beekeeping, and there is an apiary on site with a viewing area and study room. Pupils can hone their kitchen skills with sessions run by Peter Vaughan’s cookery school.
- The house system creates a feeling of belonging and collective responsibility among pupils, while the network of care connects teachers, nurses and counsellors, who run a confidential service.
- Scholarships are available for boarding and day places at 11-plus, 13-plus, and 16-plus, covering up to 10 per cent of fees. The school also offers 100 per cent bursaries to as many as 21 pupils at any one time.
- Former pupils include the CNN journalist Max Foster.
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