Mrs Emma McKendrick has been the Headmistress of Downe House School for over twenty years. Read the welcome from the Headmistress.
Read MoreMr Matthew Godfrey joined Downe House in September 2021. Matthew holds a wealth of experience in educational leadership and boarding environments and will bring much to our community.
Read MoreMrs Genevieve Ford became Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Downe House after working as Housemistress of AGS and then Head of Upper School. Genevieve is responsible for the residential welfare, pastoral care and wellbeing of each student, working closely with Housestaff.
Read MoreMr Mark Hill is Deputy Head (Academic) at Downe House and is also involved in the Sixth Form curriculum as a teacher of History and academic tutor.
Read MoreMrs Judith Gilpin Jones was delighted to join Downe House as Assistant Head (Lower School) in 2008 following a long association with the School, having watched her own daughter grow and flourish here as a pupil.
Read MoreAs Assistant Head (Upper School), Mrs Anna Dourountakis oversees the academic progress and pastoral care of the Upper Fourth, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth during which girls complete their GCSEs.
Read MoreStarting out as a teacher of History and Politics, Ms Melissa Stimson also acquired extensive experience of working in boarding schools in Housestaff roles and is now Assistant Head (Sixth Form) at Downe House.
Read MorePhilippa has had a long career encompassing different roles at Downe House. Overseeing operations, events and the running of the Murray Centre, Philippa is on the Leadership Team as Assistant Head (Operations).
Read MoreMrs Kate Tuttle heads up the HR team and is also involved in daily school life as an academic tutor for AGS Upper School girls.
As Director of Information Systems at Downe House, Mr David McClymont is responsible for the school network and IT support and software across the school.
Read MoreAs Director of Estates, Property and Services at Downe House, Mr Alasdair Heath ensures that all the practicalities of daily life at a boarding school run smoothly.
Read MoreMr Colin Cockburn is on the leadership team at Downe House as the Finance Bursar and oversees the Bursary team.
Mrs Ellen Llewellyn joined Downe House in September 2014 and after a year working in Willis House, moved over to York to become a Sixth Form Housemistress. From September 2020, Ellen has become part of the pastoral and boarding management team as Director of Boarding (Operations).
Read MoreMrs Sofie McClymont is Director of Boarding (House Management) and lives onsite with her husband, Mr David McClymont, Director of Information Systems, and their two daughters.
Read MoreWith years of experience working at independent boarding schools, Kim Collingwood joined the Downe House staff in 2016.
Read MoreAnna joined Downe House from Rugby School’s international sister school in Thailand, where she was both Head of Art and Design and Housemistress.
Read MoreSophie brings a wealth of school leadership and Physical Education experience to her Housemistress role at Downe House.
Read MoreA former Housemsitress in AGS House, Sofie has stepped back into the role of Housemistress to continue the provision of outstanding pastoral care until the new Housemistress can take up the position.
Read MoreEnglish has always been a passion for Beth who now successfully combines teaching with being the Housemistress of AGN House. Each role informs the other and gives Beth useful insight into both the academic and pastoral aspects of the full boarding life the girls lead at Downe House.
Read MoreWith a specialist background in Childhood, Education and Society, Jade is passionate about providing pastoral care and creating a homely environment.
Read MoreRosie continues to cultivate a happy and caring environment in Holcombe, moving from Assistant Housemistress to Housemistress in September 2021. As a teacher of drama, Rosie looks forward to helping the Holcombe girls find their voices.
Read MoreAnnabel is an experienced Housemistress, having previously been Housemistress of Hill at Downe House and a Housemistress in a co-ed full-boarding school. We are delighted for Annabel to return as Housemistress of Tedworth, where she will make each school year happy, productive and memorable for all.
Read MoreMrs Tara Reeve has worked at Downe House for over ten years after a career as a producer for BBC News.
Read MoreMs Victoria Ryan has been Housemistress of Willis (VKR) at Downe House for fourteen years. Alongside her role as a Sixth Form Housemistress, Ms Ryan is also Head of Sixth Form General Education and provides support to all the girls completing the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). She also teaches in the Drama Department.
Read MoreGrace Hamilton joined the Sixth Form Housestaff team as Housemistress of York after previous pastoral and academic roles in boarding schools.
Read MoreKerry is involved in all aspects of Sixth Form life from Housemistress to facilitating the Ivy House leadership award. Kerry is at home with the Sixth Form girls and enjoys supporting them in the next stage of their academic career.
Read MoreMrs West loves the shared experience of a text and taking pupils on a journey of discovery in English.
LISTEN HEREMrs Mortimer loves finding places to display the girls artwork – it inspires the whole community and brings a great sense of pride and achievement.
LISTEN HEREDr Atherton ensures our girls have a whole host of exciting enrichment and learning opportunities which go above and beyond the curriculum.
LISTEN HEREMrs Basnett loves getting her pupils to feel a new language and to quickly be able to say a few things about themselves with confidence.
LISTEN HEREMr Goodall loves to see the girls develop and flourish in racquet sports, from individual lessons and squad training sessions to competing against other schools.
LISTEN HEREDr Exon loves taking pupils on the most exciting adventure in music and seeing the impact that music can have on our girls.
LISTEN HEREOne of Mrs Richardson’s favourite things about teaching Drama is how our pupils’ confidence flourishes, even in those who don’t wish to perform on the stage.
LISTEN HEREDr Pilkington loves having the opportunity to share her love of science and enjoys it when her pupils notice that science is all around them.
LISTEN HEREMiss Rawlinson enjoys making Geography relevant to her pupils’ own lives and creating a sense of ownership.
LISTEN HEREMrs McClure loves helping pupils to understand the simplicity of programming and the knowledge that once they realise they can do it – they are empowered.
LISTEN HEREThe best way to find out more about Downe House is to experience it for yourself. Book a personal tour or join us at one of our Open Mornings, available throughout the year.
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