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Downe House, a traditional
girls' boarding school with a
modern twist.

So many things make the difference at Downe House…

Every girl at Downe House is valued, supported and challenged as an individual and provided with an exceptional range of opportunities to explore and develop her strengths. So many things make the difference at Downe – we aim to ignite a love of learning and ensure that when the time comes to leave, she believes she can achieve anything.

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Tours & Open Mornings

The best way to find out more about Downe House is to experience if for yourself. Book onto one of our Open Mornings available throughout the year, including a number of virtual events, or contact us to arrange a personal tour.

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Life at Downe House

Each day looks different for a Downe House girl – whether she is a science-loving lacrosse player or an actress who wants to learn Italian, we provide her with a real adventure in education.

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Academic

Our successful academic programme fuels aspiration and challenges the girls as they grow into confident young women preparing to play their part in the world beyond Downe House.

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Welcome from our Headmistress

Joining us at Downe House will be the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling journey where your daughter can expect to be challenged and supported in equal measure. Meet our Headmistress, Emma McKendrick, who has has been leading the Downe House community for over twenty years.

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Latest news and blog posts

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Outstanding A Level results for our Class of 2022

We are immensely proud of our A Level students’ achievements and are delighted to celebrate the results of their public examinations today.

Discover 18/08/22

Inside Downe

Introducing Our New Performing Arts Appointments

Downe House Performing Arts are excited to welcome new talent to the team this September to help our pupils to reach their full artistic potential. Chris Gould as Director of Drama and Dance, Matthew Hartley-Stevens as Assistant Director of Music (Composition), and Rob Castell in a newly created role as Head of Drama Enrichment.

Discover 18/08/22

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Introducing Upper School Leadership Team

Downe House is proud to introduce the Upper School Leadership Team, supporting pupils as they journey through a significant phase of their education. These three years are decisive in helping them to shape their futures; making choices for I/GCSE, the Sixth Form and, ultimately, life beyond.

Discover 09/08/22

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Alumnae Reunion in Scotland

The second in a series of regional reunions planned by the Foundation Office took place in the beautiful Inveraray Castle and Gardens in Scotland, and was held with the kind permission of the Duchess of Argyll.

Discover 11/07/22

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Downe House partnership with SpringBoard to transform futures

Downe House has a long and proud history of providing an outstanding education for young people. We are delighted to have partnered with Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) which will enable us to widen our reach to others who would not usually be able to access a Downe House education.

Discover 01/07/22

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Raising Respect Conference

The Raising Respect conference, hosted by our Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mrs Genevieve Ford, saw over 100 delegates from Schools across the country gather to discuss and explore important pastoral care and safeguarding issues faced by schools and educators.

Discover 16/06/22

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The DHSA Short Story Competition 2022

This year's annual Downe House Seniors' Association Short Story Competition Queen was inspired by Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee with each school section writing on a theme take from one of Her Majesty's personal qualities.

Discover 10/06/22

Deputy Head's Blog

An exciting and positive future for our young women

In this blog, Mr Godfrey (Deputy Head) explains why an all-girls school like Downe House is highly effective at preparing young women for our brave new world.

Discover 07/06/22

Reading

2022 Literary Seniors

Meet our new Literary Seniors for 2022, Fife and Vivi.

Discover 07/06/22

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Introducing our new Assistant Head (Lower School), Miss Kate Eaves

Downe House is delighted to announce that Miss Kate Eaves will join the School as Assistant Headmistress (Lower School) from September 2022. Kate’s expertise, experience and energy will be invaluable as we continue to give the very youngest pupils at our School the most enriching, challenging but supported start to their senior school journey.

Discover 01/06/22

Deputy Head's Blog

Tough Love

In this blog, Mr Godfrey (Deputy Head) reflects on his link with one of the UK’s most inspiring state schools, which he is proud to support as a Governor.

Discover 25/05/22

Deputy Head's Blog

Lighting the Fire – Maximising pupils’ motivation to learn

In this blog, Mr Godfrey (Deputy Head) talks to Downe House teachers about some of the strategies they adopt to sustain high levels of motivation in their lessons.

Discover 29/04/22