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What does it mean to be a Downe House girl? The answer is in the key characteristics known as the Downe House DNA – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication, and being Outward-Looking. In the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, and everywhere in between, these core values are the hope, aim, and challenge for every girl. We give the girls every opportunity to develop these seven important skills and characteristics through all aspects of life at Downe House.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Boarding Tuition
£47760
Day Tuition
£35520
Enrollment
550

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
Architectural Association School of Architecture 1 +
Durham University 1 +
European University of Madrid 1 +
Goldsmiths, University of London 1 +
Imperial College London 1 +
King's College London 1 +
Kingston University 1 +

Academics

Sports

(4)
Lacrosse
Netball
Tennis
Volleyball

Contact Info

http://www.downehouse.net/
Hermitage Rd, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ, England
+44 1635 200286
nutta@downehouse.net

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Age: 11-18
Day Age: 11-18
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1907
Boarding Rate: 98%

Application Info

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Frequently Ask Questions about Downe House School

Tell me a bit about Downe House School.
Downe House School is All-girls private boarding/day school located in UK. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 550 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.downehouse.net/.
Does Downe House School have rigorous academic requirements?
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Where do Downe House School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended University of California: Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Architectural Association School of Architecture, Durham University and European University of Madrid.
What is the application requirement for Downe House School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Downe House School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Downe House School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Downe House School in 2024 is £47,760 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at nutta@downehouse.net .
Where is Downe House School located?
Downe House School is located in the UK.
How popular is Downe House School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Downe House School is within top 1000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Downe House School has been favorited by 4 users.
How to start with an application with Downe House School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Downe House School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Downe House School’s official site: http://www.downehouse.net/ or call them at +44 1635 200286.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Downe House School?
Yes, here are few: Radley College, Abingdon School and Queen Anne's School.

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