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Downe House

Cold Ash
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9JJ

T: +44 (0)1635 200286

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ISC ID: 25618

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Head

Mrs Emma McKendrick (Headmistress)

Girls - age range:

Day: 11 to 18

Boarding: 11 to 18

Size

535 pupils

Downe House case studies (16)

Impact of partnership work done in 2025 (ISC annual Census 2026)

  • 25 state schools involved
  • 201-500 state school pupils involved
  • 150 staff hours given

Impact Statement

The School supports local children's charities, Riding for the Disabled, Swings and Smiles, for example, by pupils visiting every week during term-time and by raising funds. The impact is more engagement is made available to children and more school-aged children benefit. Weekly support is also provided to local primary schools for reading and general support in the local school which supports children with specific learning needs. In addition, a joint Oxbridge preparation evening is hosted by Downe House for local schools, lectures are open to community schools too. Two members of staff serve on local school governing bodies.

Downe House is highly committed to opening its access to the education it offers to those girls who would otherwise be denied the opportunity of a boarding experience of the highest calibre and quality. In particular the School wants to increase their bursary provision, so that the pupils can benefit from the academic, cultural, sporting and social experiences that Downe House provides. For more information see their scholarships and bursaries offered here.

  • Academic scholarships
  • All Rounder awards
  • Art scholarships
  • Choral scholarships
  • Design scholarships
  • Drama scholarships
  • Music scholarships
  • Sport scholarships
  • Sixth Form scholarships
  • Bursaries for new entrants
  • Hardship awards for existing pupils

Visit our website for more information