Is Downe House a girls school?

Yes — Downe House is a girls school.

How many pupils does Downe House have?

Downe House has 542 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Downe House perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Downe House achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Downe House?

Downe House is located at Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9JJ.

Downe House

Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9JJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

14.4

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

542

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Downe House

Downe House is an independent school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 542 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.4 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: West Berkshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 542 / 610 (89%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.2%

SEN support

27.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

91 students

39.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9JJ
Phone: 01635200286
Headteacher: Emma McKendrick

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downe House?: Downe House is an independent school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Downe House a girls school?: Yes — Downe House is a girls school.
How many pupils does Downe House have?: Downe House has 542 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Downe House perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Downe House achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 14.4 in 2025/26.
Where is Downe House?: Downe House is located at Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9JJ.

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