Dauntsey’s Lower School

When pupils arrive into Lower School at Dauntsey’s they will be part of a cohort of around 100 children who have come from more than 60 different schools, state and prep, local and overseas. This is fundamental to the friendly and unpretentious atmosphere that is ever-present at Dauntsey’s. All pupils arrive ready to make new friends and make the most of the experiences that lie in front of them.

Within the first few weeks, pupils head off on a one-night residential trip. The trip provides an opportunity to further strengthen those friendships in the early days and gives them grounding for their future of an adventurous education.

The Lower School is very much part of main school, and many events and activities will involve pupils from across the whole school. First Form pupils are also mentored by a Sixth Form prefect who they meet with once a week, giving them additional connections in the Upper School. That said, we are fortunate to have our own base, The Lower School Centre, where pupils spend a great deal of time.

The Lower School is a special and memorable time in the life of a Dauntsey’s pupil. In the space of three short years, we fit in a plethora of activities and events, ensuring that pupils are mentally, physically and emotionally ready to take on life in the Upper School when the time comes.

Eleni Conidaris Deputy Head (Lower School)