Downe House
A popular all girls school in 110 acres of Berkshire, for students aged 11-18.
Ideal student
A socially confident girl who will embrace a busy boarding environment and the strong sense of community.
Main sports
Lacrosse and netball are particularly strong, with hockey growing and good provision for tennis, athletics and cricket.
Stand-out facilities
Extensive Berkshire grounds with multiple lacrosse pitches and tennis courts.
Saturday school
Yes.
Did you know?
Year 8 pupils spend a full term at the school’s château near Toulouse, following most of their lessons in French - a long-standing Downe House tradition.
Our takeaway
A modern boarding school with traditional foundations, producing confident and outward-looking young women. Downe House attracts a polished, socially confident cohort who are happy to get stuck in - balancing strong academics with a full and energetic school life.
"It is our aim that girls should be fully prepared for life beyond Downe House and leave us with the confidence to take up places at top universities in the UK and overseas and then move on to embark successfully on the widest range of careers across the globe."
School Information
| Year | A-level (% A*) |
A-level (% A*/A) |
A-level (% A*/B) |
GSCE (% 9/8/7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 54 | 83 | 81 |
| 2024 | 26 | 59 | 82 | 75 |
| 2023 | 26.4 | 63 | 83.7 | 80.5 |