About the school
Dauntsey's offers 11+ entry into the First Form/Year 7, with both day and boarding places available and flexi-boarding in the First and Second Form subject to availability. The school says pupils arrive into a cohort of around 100 children from more than 60 different schools.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Morning on 3 October 2026 for those looking at 11+ and 13+ entry; the school also runs Open Mornings in autumn and spring and Small Group Tours throughout the year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Creative writing, English comprehension and SPaG, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem Solving |
📄 Free Dauntsey's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 100 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 19 Jan 2027 |
Current 11+ page gives key dates for 2027 entry only: interviews and auditions on 2027-01-21 and 2027-01-22, offers made week commencing 2027-02-01; assessments and interviews take place in mid January of the year of entry. Overseas candidates take assessments by arrangement at their current school or a British Council office and are interviewed via Microsoft Teams.
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