Downe House School

Downe House is one of the top all girls’ boarding schools in the UK, offering a world-class traditional boarding education with a modern twist. With a focus on excellence and the individual, girls are encouraged to make the most of the exceptional academic, co-curricular and enrichment opportunities on offer and to create their own paths, authentic to themselves, and aspiring to be the best versions of themselves they can be.

Supported by a personal tutor, girls excel not only in the classroom and their studies but in Sport, Creative and Performing Arts and Music, going on to study at the top universities in the world. A Microsoft Showcase school, girls are equipped with outstanding digital skills, including VR, AR and AI assisted learning, preparing them for a fast-developing futuristic workplace. With a strong global outlook, Downe House prepares young women to be world-ready, offering them opportunities to study and work abroad. In year 8, all girls spend a term at our school in France, and in years 10 and 12, girls can take part in our Global Exchange Programme, with 16 schools across 5 continents. The Sixth Form takes this further, offering global internships, which in 2023/24 featured more than 25 internships spanning five continents, a Mini MBA course and the Ivy House Leadership Award, all enabling girls to leave Downe House with confidence and empowered to succeed.

Hear from our pupils about what makes Downe House special in The Downe House Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.