What are Downe House's latest exam results?

Downe House: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 18.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Downe House located?

Downe House is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire (RG18 9JJ).

How many pupils attend Downe House?

Downe House has around 542 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Downe House with other schools?

View Downe House's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Berkshire.

IndependentData as of May 2026

Downe House

Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ

Other independent school

Girls

Church of England

Pupils

542

Ages

11-18

Capacity

610

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

IGCSE Curriculum

This school uses IGCSE qualifications rather than standard GCSEs. DfE metrics such as Attainment 8 and the basics measure do not count IGCSE grades, so the figures shown below are not a meaningful indicator of academic performance. Please refer to the A-Level results for a comparable measure.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

45.81

A*-A Grades

54.1%

A*-B Grades

82.6%

AAB+ %

39.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 92 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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