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Downe House

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Cold Ash
 Thatcham
 Berkshire RG18 9JJ
Telephone: 01635 200286

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1909

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £9,330 to £12,950 (excl VAT)
Boarding Fees*: £14,150 to £16,920 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma McKendrick
Number of pupils: 535
Boarders: Yes (459 pupils)
Bording type: Weekly and full boarding
Sex: Girls
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 17.1%
Local child deprivation rate: 8.0% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 22.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 15.2km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: West Berkshire
Constituency: Newbury
Electoral Ward: Chieveley and Cold Ash
School Number: 8696002
Associations: GSA, AGBIS, ISBA and HMC

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 12th November 2024 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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