Founded in September 2010, the Downe House Foundation encourages lifelong connections between alumnae, the current School community and past parents and staff. This connection can take the form of networking opportunities, social events and active involvement in the future development of Downe House.
Downe House School is a selective independent girls' boarding and day school in Cold Ash, a village near Newbury, Berkshire, for girls aged 11–18. [2] The Good Schools Guide described Downe House as an "Archetypal traditional girls' full boarding school turning out delightful, principled, courteous and able girls who go on to make ...
- 1907
- Church of England
- Emma McKendrick
- Independent day and boarding
Alumni About us An adventure in education at Downe House is built on a sense of community, enriched by a full boarding ethos, where every girl is encouraged to be true to herself. A...
- Downe House, Cold Ash, RG18 9JJ, BERKSHIRE
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A traditional, girls' boarding school with a modern twist. Downe House exists to provide our pupils with, and promote, an excellent holistic education. It aims to enable girls between the ages of...
A traditional, girls' boarding school with a modern twist. Downe House exists to provide our pupils with, and promote, an excellent holistic education.
Downe House is an archetypal all-girl, selective English boarding school that scores consistently in the top five of all UK schools for academic attainment. Outgrowing its original home within the house of Charles Darwin, the school moved to Cold Ash, a village near Newbury, in 1921.
Joining us at Downe House will be the beginning of an exciting and fulfilling journey where your daughter can expect to be challenged and supported in equal measure. Meet our Headmistress, Emma McKendrick, who has has been leading the Downe House community for over twenty years.