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Dauntsey's School

Other independent school · Devizes, SN10 4HE

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#279 of 2,536

Better than 88% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils835
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr John Davies
Local authorityWiltshire
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126532.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2345.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%43.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4131--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.34, better than England, better than Wiltshire35.3535
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels42.59, better than England, better than Wiltshire36.3635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better21.6%, better than England, better than Wiltshire17.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.03, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study143--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils835
Girls425
Boys410
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.252
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.72.9%
Higher education36.8%
Employment31.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.21.5%
Further education2.1%
Apprenticeship0.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Dauntsey's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryDauntsey Academy Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLavington SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimarySt Barnabas Church of England School, Market LavingtonAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryThe Holy Trinity Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Dauntsey's School

How does Dauntsey's School rank in England?

Dauntsey's School ranks 279 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 88% of schools).

What are Dauntsey's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Dauntsey's School was B+, and 21.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Dauntsey's School?

Dauntsey's School has 835 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Dauntsey's School have a sixth form?

Yes, Dauntsey's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.