Dauntsey's School
To provide a first class independent day and boarding co-education for pupils aged 11-18.
Activities & Mission
To provide a first class independent day and boarding co-education for pupils aged 11-18.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £24,496,830 | £25,176,438 | £22,676,724 | £23,135,222 | £21,175,975 | 368 / 0 |
| 2024 | £23,849,981 | £23,194,048 | £22,644,228 | £23,829,452 | £22,049,905 | 371 / 0 |
| 2023 | £23,317,837 | £22,199,308 | £21,580,713 | £22,956,944 | £21,377,915 | 354 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,915,964 | £21,315,967 | £20,858,865 | £21,838,331 | £20,341,779 | 327 / 0 |
| 2021 | £18,869,068 | £19,160,910 | £18,727,955 | £21,276,654 | £19,746,922 | 326 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dauntsey's School
What does Dauntsey's School do?
To provide a first class independent day and boarding co-education for pupils aged 11-18.
How much income did Dauntsey's School report in 2025?
Dauntsey's School reported total income of £24.50m and reported expenditure of £25.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dauntsey's School registered as a charity?
Dauntsey's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2006 as charity number 1115638. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Dauntsey's School?
Dauntsey's School is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dauntsey's School operate?
Dauntsey's School operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dauntsey's School a registered charity?
Yes — Dauntsey's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115638.
Details
High Street
West Lavington
Devizes
SN10 4HE
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