Downe House School

Downe House School, a leading girls' boarding school in the UK, is situated on a beautiful and secure 110-acre woodland estate in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. The school's excellent facilities and strong academic focus provide girls with an environment that values their wellbeing and fosters personal growth. Founded in 1907, Downe House has always prioritized both individual and community development, resulting in a happy and thriving student body.

Sport is a significant aspect of life at Downe House, with lacrosse and hockey as popular choices, and an outstanding tennis programme. Performing arts are also a strength, as the school offers Trinity Arts Awards within the Drama curriculum, as well as extra-curricular Speech and Drama and Dance opportunities. High participation levels in Music outside the classroom further enrich the artistic environment. The Art department is thriving, with textiles and photography available to Sixth Form students.

Downe House's exceptional global education programme encourages students to become global citizens by participating in the Global Schools' Exchange Programme. Students have the opportunity to study abroad in one of 16 partner schools across 6 continents. The school also offers a Global Internship Programme and DH LINKS, an extensive career network. Additionally, Downe House has a strong Learning Skills department that provides one-to-one support for learners of English as an additional language.