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Downe House School - An independent boarding and day school in Berkshire for girls aged 11-18, Downe House is a traditional school with a sharp focus on the future.
Downe House School is an independent girls' boarding and day school in Cold Ash near Newbury, Berkshire, for girls aged 11–18. Entrance is selective, and the school has an enrolment of 559.
Downe House Admissions. Our Downe House admissions process has been made as straightforward as possible for you and your daughter. Our Admissions team follows each application through from initial enquiry through to your daughter’s first day at School and are on hand to answer any of your questions.
Find out more about the admissions process and assessment days here at Downe House to help you and your daughter prepare for enrollment.
Disillusioned by the independent education that existed for girls at the time, our founder, Miss Olive Willis, held the strong belief that a school should meet the needs of young women by valuing and prizing individuals and engendering a strong sense of community.
Downe House is a fully active school every day of the week, including evenings and weekends, and every day looks different for every girl, whether they are boarding or day pupils. Downe House life offers warmth, excitement and opportunity.
Directions to Downe House. Read our helpful guide about the easiest ways to come and visit our beautiful school. Discover A convenient campus school. With a charm and character all of its own, Downe House is set on a stunning 110-acre estate in Berkshire, overlooking woodland and the historic Berkshire Downs.
