Downe House

Independent

National rank

110

80

Rank last year

82%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

75%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Emma McKendrick

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

556 (11-18)

Head teacher

Emma McKendrick

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

556 (11-18)

Head teacher

Emma McKendrick

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

556 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£12,610 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£14,172-£16,955 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 125=

Grade

%

A*

26

A

23

B

23

A*/A

59

A*-B

82

GCSE 2024 rank: 98=

Grade

%

A*/A/9/8/7

75

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2017
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to prepare its pupils to play a full and positive part in the global world as outstanding young women of the future. An atmosphere of happy, purposeful and collaborative endeavour permeates school life, and is reflected in high achievement across a wide range of academic and other disciplines. Pupils display high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding. Leadership and management provide extensive opportunities for pupils to find and develop their aptitudes … The pupils’ spirited approach to learning and participation contributes significantly to their personal development. In providing boarding facilities of a very high quality, governors, leadership and management give the pupils a real home from home, and a context in which they can thrive.” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2021.
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