School fees and accreditation

How much are Downe House fees for 2026/27?

Downe House in Cold Ash, United Kingdom charges GBP 34,863 to 63,228 a year for 2026/27, depending on year group (about US$46,209 to US$83,805). That is the school's own fee table, as of 29 Sep 2026.

Fees 2026/27 by year group

Year groupPer year (GBP)
Day34,863about US$46,209
Flexi boarding52,875about US$70,083
Full boarding63,228about US$83,805

Other fees

  • Registration fee, day (non-refundable): GBP 240 (about US$318)
  • Registration fee, boarding or flexi (non-refundable): GBP 395 (about US$524)
  • Acceptance deposit, day, UK parents (refundable): GBP 2,000 (about US$2,651)
  • Acceptance deposit, boarding, UK parents (refundable): GBP 3,000 (about US$3,976)
  • Acceptance deposit, all other pupils (refundable): GBP 10,000 (about US$13,254)

Termly fees including VAT, shown here times three terms. Girls' school. Full boarding covers tuition, accommodation, meals, laundry and most educational materials.

Fees as of 29 Sep 2026. Source: the school's fee page. US dollars at GBP 1 = US$1.325439 (29 Sep 2026). Fees change, so confirm with the school.

Is Downe House accredited?

Unavailable. The school's own site doesn't state an accreditation I could confirm.

Accreditation is taken from the school's own site and only when the school states it. Not sure what a mark means? Read the accreditation guide and check the accreditor's register yourself before you decide.

At a glance

Place
Cold Ash, United Kingdom (Newbury area)
Ages
11–18
Pupils
Girls only, about 537
Curricula
GCSE, A-Level
Boarding
Has boarding places

School website

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General information only. Fees and accreditation change, so always confirm with the school.