Downe House encourages girls to strive for their highest academic results, together with opportunities to develop personal and social skills. It offers a unique all round education. The school is very strong indeed in music, drama and sports; the Creative Arts Faculty is very active and there is a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Examination results are excellent at all levels.
Head's name:
Mrs Emma McKendrick (Headmistress)
ISC associations: GSA, AGBIS, ISBA, HMC
Religious affiliation: Church of England
Day/boarding type: Day, Weekly/Flexible Boarding and Full Boarding
Gender profile: Girls only
Size: 556
Boarding fees per term:
£16,955
Day fees per term:
£12,610
Scholarships & bursaries:
Available
ISC reference number:
25618
DfE reference number:
869 / 6002
Girls - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 11 to 18 (34)
Boarding: 11 to 18 (522)
Sixth Form: (180)
Downe House is highly committed to opening its access to the education it offers to those girls who would otherwise be denied the opportunity of a boarding experience of the highest calibre and quality. In particular the School wants to increase their bursary provision, so that the pupils can benefit from the academic, cultural, sporting and social experiences that Downe House provides. For more information see their scholarships and bursaries offered here.
Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies
