Downe House Fees
Our fees at Downe House encompass the cost of maintaining the very highest standards of education, pastoral support and service for every girl in our care.
Fees for 2025/26 – Inclusive of VAT
| Full boarding fees per term | £20,304 |
| Flexi boarding fees per term | £16,980 |
| Day boarding fees per term | £15,108 |
| Day fees per term | £11,196 |
Registration and Deposit
| Registration fee (non-refundable)* – Day – Boarding/Flexi |
£240 (inclusive of VAT) £395 (inclusive of VAT) |
| *(any change to Flexi or Boarding at a later date will incur an additional cost) | |
| Acceptance Deposit (refundable) – Full & Flexi Boarding pupils whose parents reside within the UK – All other pupils – Day pupils whose parents reside within the UK |
£3,000 (paid on acceptance of offer)
£10,000 (paid on acceptance of offer) |
| If a pupil requires a visa of any kind to study at Downe House, regardless of whether they have a UK address, then an overseas deposit will be payable in order to secure their place. | |
Further Details
Full Boarding Fees
These cover the cost of tuition, pastoral care, accommodation, all meals and break times during the full School day, laundry, personal accident insurance, the majority of educational materials and some stationery for each subject, and academic and enrichment trips as part of the curriculum. Also included is participation in School-run enrichment activities such as our extensive lecture and DH LINKS programmes, choirs and orchestras, and School productions, together with sports coaching and training. Also included is transport to and from sports fixtures, as well as many exciting activities run as part of our co-curricular and weekend activities programmes.
Flexi Boarding Fees
These cover the same as Full Boarding Fees (see above) but includes accommodation for four (rather than seven) nights per week.
Flexi Boarders can stay up to four nights a week in their Boarding House; the number of overnight stays can be adjusted each week, with an extra charge for additional nights stayed.
Day Fees
These include all of the above with the exception of accommodation and laundry.
Day Pupils have access to all day, evening and weekend activities but do not stay overnight. Separate facilities are provided for Day Pupils in the Upper School; in the Lower School and Sixth Form, Day Pupils are integrated into our Boarding Houses.
Fees are charged in advance at the start of each term. Please find a here full Schedule of Fees & Charges 2025/26. Should you have any queries please contact the Finance department: fees@downehouse.net
Military Families
At Downe House, we are proud to support families in the Armed Forces. If you are in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), your daughter may be eligible for a reduced parental contribution under our dedicated military discount scheme for 11+ boarding entrants. All financial support is subject to an annual means-tested review by the bursary committee.
We understand the challenges of service life and are committed to providing continuity, exceptional pastoral care, and an outstanding immersive education.
If you would like to discuss this further please contact fees@downehouse.net
Downe House will not change their bank account details and if any parent is asked to pay into a different account they should contact the Finance Department immediately.
Uniform
Downe House is grounded in tradition whilst looking to the future, and so it is with our uniform.
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Tours & Open Mornings
The 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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