What age groups does Downe House School consider for admission?

Downe House School considers admission for students aged 11, 12, and 13.

How can I apply to Downe House School?

You can apply online through the school's official website. Detailed application requirements are available on the website.

Yes, the school offers scholarships and financial aid options. Details can be found on the school's website.

The school offers a wide range of activities, including sports, music, arts, and more.

Boarding students are accommodated in comfortable facilities on the school campus.

You can schedule a visit to the school by contacting the admissions office through the school's website or by phone.

Updated on: October 20, 2023

Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Downe House School provided below for 11+, 12+, and 13+ Parents reference.

School Address: Downe House, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ
School Website: Click here for more information
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 01635 200286
- Email: [email protected],
- Email: [email protected] (Registrar)
School Type: Girls
Total Number of Students in School: 591
Number of Places Available:
- - - For 11+ Entry: Approximately 50 girls
    - For 13+ Entry: Approximately 35 girls
Open Days:
- Open Mornings
  - Tuesday 3rd October 2023
  - Saturday 11 November 2023
  - Saturday 20 January 2024
  - Saturday 16 January 2024
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Registration form: Downe House School Registration form
Exam Provider: ISEB
ISI Report: ISI Report | Downe House School, London

Registration closes and Invitations to Assessment Days sent out: June (of the year prior to entry)
Assessment Days for 11+: September 2021
Deadline for registering with the ISEB for January examinations: 1st December 2021
Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations take place. Results are released in accordance with the ISEB guidelines: 30th November 2023
The deadline for registering with the ISEB for May/June examinations Sports Scholarship takes place at Downe House Art Scholarship takes place at Downe House: March 1st, 2022

For 11+ candidates, the assessment occurs a year before they intend to enter the school. Girls are invited to participate in an Assessment Day during the Autumn Term (Michaelmas Term).
Following the 11+ Assessment days, girls are asked to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test at their current school or, for overseas pupils, at a local testing centre.
ISEB Pre-Tests
- Are online and adaptive, and in a multiple-choice format.Include four tests: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR).
- May be taken together at the same time, or at separate times.
- May be taken in the pupils’ own school, at the senior school they are applying for, or at an independent invigilation centre.

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School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.

School Fee: Downe House School 2023-2024 Fees Details

Full boarding fees per term	£15,920
Day fees per term	£11,840
Registration fee (non-refundable)	£250
Deposit (refunded when a pupil leaves)	£2,000 (paid on acceptance of the offer)

Assessment Day for 12+: October 2021
Scholarship Interviews take place at Downe House: February 2022
12+ Entrance examinations take place Music Scholarship Auditions take place at Downe House

For 12+ candidates, the assessment occurs a year before they intend to enter the school. Girls are invited to participate in an Assessment Day during the Autumn Term (Michaelmas Term).
Following the 12+ Assessment days, girls are asked to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test at their current school or, for overseas pupils, at a local testing centre.
ISEB Pre-Tests
- Are online and adaptive, and in a multiple-choice format.Include four tests: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR).
- May be taken together at the same time, or at separate times.
- May be taken in the pupils’ own school, at the senior school they are applying for, or at an independent invigilation centre.

For candidates applying for the 13+ entry, the assessment occurs during the Autumn term, typically when pupils are in Year 6.
Initially, they are required to take the ISEB Common Pre-Test at their current school.
For overseas candidates, this test can be taken at a local test center, typically in October or November.
If the test results demonstrate strong performance, candidates may subsequently receive an invitation to attend an assessment day at Downe House later in the same term.
Successful candidates are then offered places by the end of December.

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