Independent School News

Dauntsey’s has welcomed All Blacks rugby legend Sean Fitzpatrick to the school, in the second of this term’s Mercers’ Lectures. The former New Zealand All Blacks legend gave a captivating talk about his rugby career, highlighting his inner drive, his...

Dauntsey’s has welcomed Dame Evelyn Glennie to deliver the first of the School’s Mercers’ Lectures of 2022. As one of the world’s leading percussionists, Dame Evelyn has received more than one hundred international awards; including an OBE, two Grammys, the...

More than 200 pupils staged the Dauntsey’s annual Lower School Dance Show last week. The show presented a wide variety of dance styles, showcasing the talents and versatility of the pupils. The audience enjoyed contemporary, ballet, tap and street dance...

Training has started in earnest at Dauntsey’s for the infamous Devizes to Westminster “DW” canoe race, known as "The Canoeists' Everest”. The race involves paddling the 125 miles between Devizes to Westminster in three and a half days over the...

The Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) has acquired ‘The BSA Guide to Boarding’ and ‘Service Parents Guide to Boarding’ and their associated websites from Bulldog Publishing. BSA also now also owns 100 per cent of Schoolplaces.org. BSA will be reviewing content, style, offering and distribution to...

We are excited and proud to announce that Forres Sandle Manor School have formed a sports partnership with Fordingbridge Rugby Club. This will see the club training pupils from the school and community together at both facilities at Forres Sandle...

Students and staff at Dauntsey’s celebrated another superb set of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) results this year with 33% gaining an A* grade and 95% receiving A*- B grades. A total of 40 students submitted an EPQ. Pupils picked a...

In our most recent newsletter, we announced guests would be able to attend Evensong for the first time since the pandemic began. Sadly, tonight's planned Evensong has had to be postponed. Our next Evensong service is planned for Wednesday 3rd...