Downe House, Thatcham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 November 2024
Regulatory Compliance
15 September 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 February 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
28 February 2017
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£4,817/term
£14,450/yr
Boarding fee
£6,477/term
£19,430/yr
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
535 pupils
610 capacity
75 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Thatcham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Thatcham
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,749
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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