Sporting life

At Dauntsey’s we believe that sport plays an essential role in the development of character and should be an integral part of daily life at school. Sporting opportunities are everywhere and there really is something for everyone, from elite athletes to energetic all-rounders.

All pupils are encouraged to take an active part in sport and Lower School pupils have two sessions of games each week. First and Second Form pupils also have Physical Education (PE) and swimming throughout the year, doing half a term of swimming and half a term of PE each term.

Pupils also have the opportunity to join one of the Sports Clubs running throughout the week, where they either can get in more practice on one of our core sports, or they can play football, fencing, girls’ rugby, table tennis, to name just a few.

Team selection is monitored throughout the term and teams sheets change accordingly. Fixtures are arranged to ensure that as many pupils as possible have the opportunity to represent the school throughout their time at Dauntsey’s.

Term Boys Girls

Autumn Rugby Hockey

Spring Hockey

Netball

Summer Cricket, Athletics and Tennis Cricket, Athletics and Tennis

500+

LOWER SCHOOL MATCHES PLAYED EACH YEAR

Holiday Camps

Members of the Sports Department run a number of different sports camps throughout the school holidays. These are often useful opportunities for pre-season training, but equally are a fun opportunity for children to come together in the holidays and mix with other children who have similar interests. These camps are open to pupils from outside of Dauntsey’s and are often open to children from the age of 10.

Sports Clubs

Many Dauntsey’s pupils choose to continue playing for their local clubs after starting at the school and we do our best to support and encourage this where possible. Pupils are able to arrange to leave at the end of the academic day, prior to Prep and clubs, on days when they have outside training. We also have a very close relationship with Devizes Hockey Club who regularly use our facilities.

“Getting to represent my school out on the sports fields is a huge highlight of the week. There is a real sense of community amongst my team and I have huge amounts of fun with them.”

-Third Form pupil