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Downe House open days

Newbury, West Berkshire

13 upcoming events

Held at several points in the year.

Downe House is a traditional girls' boarding and day school with a modern twist, offering education for girls aged 11-18.

Upcoming open days and events

November 2026

  1. 9.30am to 11.30am · Open Day

    Open Day

    General open day for all prospective families

January 2027

  1. 9.30am · Open Day

    Open Day

March 2027

  1. 9.30am · Open Day

    Open Day

April 2027

  1. 9.30am · Open Day

    Open Day

June 2027

  1. 9.30am · Open Day

    Open Day

Dates to be arranged

  1. Assessment in the Michaelmas (Autumn) term in year 6 · Assessment · 13+

    Assessment Day for 13+ Entry

    Downe House

  2. Assessment takes place in the Michaelmas (Autumn) term prior to entry year · Assessment · 11+

    Assessment Day for 11+ and 12+ Entry

    Downe House

  3. Available throughout the year, book via website · Open Morning

    Open Morning
  4. Lent Term prior to entry · Scholarship Exam

    Academic Scholarship Examinations

    Downe House

  5. Open Mornings and personal tours available throughout the year · Open Morning

    Tours and Open Mornings

    Downe House campus

Past open days

Held in the last 18 months, as a guide to when Downe House usually opens its doors.

  • Open DayHeld Sat 12 Sept 2026
  • 11+ Open MorningHeld Sat 6 June 2026
  • Open DayHeld Sat 16 May 2026
  • Open Evening for Day PupilsHeld Mon 6 Oct 2025