Independent school · Surrey
Downsend School
- Ages 7–19
- Mixed
- £6,253–£9,865/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception total termly fees (tuition £5,725 + lunch £375) | £6,100.00 |
| Year 1 total | £6,253.00 |
| Year 2 total | £6,671.00 |
| Year 3–6 total | £8,486.00 |
| Year 7–8 total | £8,843.00 |
| Year 9–11 total | £9,865.00 |
| Year 12–13 tuition | £9,490.00 |
| Compulsory lunch (Reception to Year 11) | £375.00 |
| Nursery Bright Beginners & Early Learners, 5 days a week (VAT exempt) | £5,845.00 |
| Nursery First Steps and Rising Reception, 5 days a week (VAT exempt) | £5,742.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £750.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit via private tour or Open Day, then register with paperwork and fee, current school report and reference. Registered applicants book an Assessment Day (November, January or March) with activities and online and paper-based tests. Offers within about 2 weeks and time-limited; waiting list if full. Secure the place with paperwork and a £750 deposit.
Assessments
- Assessment Day with online and paper-based tests
- School report and reference
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 7–19
- Pupils
- 537
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01372372197
- Address
- 1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ
- Website
- downsend.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.