Emma has been the Headmistress of Downe House School for over twenty five years. Read the welcome from the Headmistress.
Read MoreMatthew joined Downe House in September 2021. He holds a wealth of experience in educational leadership and boarding environments and will bring much to our community.
Read MoreGenevieve became Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Downe House after working as Housemistress of AGS and then Head of Upper School. She is responsible for the residential welfare, pastoral care and wellbeing of each student.
Read MoreHugh joined us in 2023 as our Deputy Head (Academic). He works closely with the Heads of Department to ensure every pupil finds their academic life at Downe House to be interesting and vibrant.
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 MoreAs Assistant Head (Lower School), Kate oversees the academic progress and pastoral care of Remove and the Lower Fourth, ensuring our very youngest pupils have the most enriching, challenging but supportive start to their senior school journey.
LISTEN HEREAs Assistant Head (Upper School), Anna oversees the academic progress and pastoral care of the Upper Fourth, Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth during which girls complete their GCSEs.
Read MoreAs Assistant Head (Sixth Form), Georgina oversees the academic progress and pastoral care of the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth, supporting girls through their A Levels and preparations for life beyond School.
Read MoreAlasdair ensures that the practicalities of daily life at Downe House run smoothly. In his role as Director of Estates and Services, he is responsible for the School’s Health & Safety and Insurance functions as well as overseeing the Estates, Catering, Security, Housekeeping and Gardening teams.
Read MoreKevin is on the Leadership Team as our Director of Finance and Business Enterprise. His role involves business development and overseeing the Finance Department.
Read MoreEllen joins the Senior Management Team as Director of Pupil Wellbeing where she is instrumental in ensuring that our pupils’ wellbeing and safety continue to be at the heart of everything we do.
Read MoreSofie is Director of Boarding and works with the pastoral team and the Heads of Section to provide outstanding pastoral care and support for our pupils.
Read MoreAlison joined Downe House in 2015 and has enjoyed being immersed in all aspects of School life. She now teaches Geography alongside being the Head of Upper Fourth.
LISTEN HEREWith years of experience working at independent boarding schools, Kim joined the Downe House staff in 2016.
LISTEN HEREAnna 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 MoreBecky joined Downe House following two years as a Resident Tutor and Head of Religious Studies and Philosophy. Alongside being Housemistress for Aisholt, she teaches Religious Studies.
Read MoreLizzie joined Downe in 2004 and has always been attached to the Upper School houses. We are delighted that she now takes on the role of Housemistress. She also teaches PE.
Read MoreRuth has spent her whole life in pastoral care and finds the role of Housemistress extremely rewarding. She is also a Teacher of Geography.
Read MoreRosie continues to cultivate a happy and caring environment in Holcombe, moving from Assistant Housemistress to Housemistress in September 2021. She also teaches Drama.
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. She also teaches Religious Studies.
Read MoreGeorgiana is a Housemistress alongside being a member of the Higher Education Team. She also teaches French and facilitates the Ivy House Award – a leadership Award for girls in the Lower Sixth.
Read MoreAlongside her role as a Sixth Form Housemistress, Victoria is also Head of Sixth Form General Education and supports all the girls completing the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). She also teaches in the Drama Department.
Read MoreStephanie joined the Sixth Form Housestaff team as Housemistress of York in 2022 with a wealth of pastoral and academic experience within boarding schools. She also teaches English and PE.
Read MoreBethan has previously been Housemistress of Holcombe and then AGN in Upper School. We are delighted that she now takes on the challenge of the Sixth Form in York. Bethan also teaches English.
Read MoreMrs Mortimer loves finding places to display the girls artwork – it inspires the whole community and brings a great sense of pride and achievement.
LISTEN HEREMrs West loves the shared experience of a text and taking pupils on a journey of discovery in English.
LISTEN HEREMiss Rawlinson enjoys making Geography relevant to her pupils’ own lives and creating a sense of ownership.
LISTEN HEREDr Atherton oversees all activities of our flagship Centre for Learning and Research, with a particular focus on ensuring we are at the cutting edge of evidence-informed Teaching and Learning.
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 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 HEREMrs Lyne loves having the opportunity to share her love of science and enjoys it when her pupils notice that science is all around them.
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