Explore the campus for yourself, including the Murray Centre, the historic Cloisters and Chapel, classrooms and boarding houses, as well as dedicated science, modern languages, creative, performance and sports facilities.
Explore the campus for yourself, including the contemporary Murray Centre, the historic Cloisters and Chapel, classrooms and boarding houses, as well as dedicated science, modern languages, creative, performance and sports facilities.
1: Lower School Boarding
Hermitage, Hill and Darwin’s own space on campus – the fourth House is in Veyrines, Franc
2: Woodland
Acres of woodland estate providing beautiful green space as well as our cross-country route.
3: Farr Centre
The Farr Centre is our multi-purpose sports hall and includes a gym, fitness and conditioning suite and dance studio.
4: Swimming Pool
Our 25m heated pool, spinning bikes and 3 squash courts.
5: Playing Fields & Courts
We have 5 lacrosse pitches, floodlit astro for hockey and tennis, 7 netball courts, 10 hard tennis courts and a sports pavilion.
6: Sixth Form Boarding
York and Willis provide a modern dining room and communal space for our oldest pupils.
7: Wakefield House
Reception is located here as well as Leadership Team offices and the Headmistress’ study.
8: Murray Centre
Our stunning centre for learning, with School Shop, library, 250 seat auditorium and coffee shop.
9: Garden House
Garden House is our Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) hub where seven languages are taught.
10: Science
Dedicated Science Block housing our Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories.
11: Classrooms
Classrooms for a range of subjects are located in this busy area of school.
12: Chapel
The spiritual heart of school. It is also a place for reflection and music performances.
13: Cloisters
The iconic and beautiful centre of the school, housing the Chapel as well as classrooms.
14: Greek Steps
Wonderful outdoor space used for gatherings and performances eg; Buskers’ Corner.
15: Upper School Boarding
Five Upper School Boarding Houses for girls aged 13-16: Aisholt, Holcombe and Tedworth with AGS and AGN standing in their own space on site.
16: Main Dining Room
Delicious food served here daily – it is also used for special functions.
17: Performing Arts Centre
Our 500-seat theatre complete with hydraulic stage and lighting and sound desk.
18: Music
Home to our award-winning Music Department, Concert Hall, Classrooms and Music Practice area.
19: Creative Arts & Design Technology
Dedicated workshop spaces for Art, Pottery, Textiles, D&T, Leiths and Photography.
20: AGS
Five Upper School Boarding Houses for girls aged 13-16: Aisholt, Holcombe and Tedworth with AGS and AGN standing in their own space on site.
21: Medical Centre
Our dedicated team of trained nurses provide round-the-clock medical care here throughout term.
22: AGN
Five Upper School Boarding Houses for girls aged 13-16: Aisholt, Holcombe and Tedworth with AGS and AGN standing in their own space on site.
23: Sports Field
Our AstroTurf pitches and field located here, along with the Gastro on the Astro!
Visits & Open Mornings
The best way to find out more about Downe House, is to come and experience it for yourself – arrange a visit or join us for one of our Open Mornings?
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