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Schools>Thatcham>Downe House

Downe House

Thatcham
Independent
Secondary & Post-16
Girls, 11-18 years
#116
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
#116
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, and Oxbridge success

Summary Rankings

#116
GCSE & A-Levels
#126
A-Levels
#138
GCSE
#250
Oxbridge

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#126
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade26.97%
A Grade33.33%
B Grade21.72%

A*-A60.3%
A*-B82.02%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#136
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)55%
Grade 7 (A)20%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)75%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#246
Combined Oxbridge
24
Applications
5
Offers
5
Acceptances
Offer Rate20.8%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#164
Oxford University
17
Applications
4
Offers
4
Acceptances
Offer Rate23.5%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#1668
Cambridge University
7
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate14.3%
Acceptance Rate100%

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary & Post-16
GENDER
Girls
AGE RANGE
11-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Not applicable
SCHOOL GROUP
Independent schools
LOCAL COUNCIL
West Berkshire
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
Church of England
SCHOOL CAPACITY
610
URN
110123

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ

Phone

1635200286

Website

http://www.downehouse.net

Headteacher

Mrs Emma McKendrick

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.