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Downe House is a leading UK independent school for girls aged 11–18, offering full and flexi-boarding and day options. Downe is recognised for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral support, and rich co-curricular opportunities - all with a focus on the individual.

Downe has been inspiring girls to succeed since it opened in 1907. The founding principles - that a school should meet the needs of young women by prizing individuals and engendering a strong sense of community – remain core to the School’s values today. Whilst proud of its traditions, Downe is innovative in approach and ambitious in outlook - with this reflected in personalised curricula, exceptional teaching, and first-class facilities. 

Every student is valued as an individual - supported to forge her own path, with the confidence to be herself, whilst part of a warm, collaborative community. Downe’s immersive experience offers an impressive range of activities, societies and trips, allowing students to explore their interests and develop their talents to a high level across sport, the creative arts, music, drama, and dance.

Downe firmly believes that global awareness and experience matter and offers a sector-leading programme of opportunities to make students ‘world-ready’.  In addition to delivering an outward-looking academic curriculum with a focus on digital expertise, the School offers the Mini MBA, Ivy House Leadership Award, and electives enabling students to gain valuable knowledge such as law and coding. Leadership qualities are also a focus, with girls able to take on roles of responsibility within every section of the School. The Global Schools Exchange gives girls the opportunity to study at one of 17 partner schools overseas, as well as the rewarding experience of hosting students from these countries. Students can also apply to join the Global Internships Programme, which offers work placements with 40 companies across five continents - allowing an early introduction to global cultures and diverse work styles. Students in Years 7 and 8 take part in the Exploring Europe Programme, which includes a series of five trips to European countries, supported by cross-curricular studies – building skills, knowledge and curiosity about the world.

At Downe House, girls thrive within a strong, supportive community. Student well-being is paramount, and the school offers exceptional pastoral care, working in partnership with parents to ensure that every girl feels supported. The School’s core values are enshrined within the ‘Downe House DNA’: collaboration, resilience, aspiration, creativity, compassion, communication, and global-mindedness – a framework of expectations for students.

Students are encouraged and supported to be ambitious in their learning, and the foundation of academic success is evident in the strong results achieved in public examinations each year at both GCSE and A Level. An outstanding programme of preparation supports students in their applications for further study, with girls gaining places at top-ranking universities in the UK and overseas. Girls leave the school as confident leaders—empowered to succeed and part of an active and impressive network of alumnae which provides them with connections and friendships for life.