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Downside School

Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Bath, Somerset, BA3 4RJ

Downside School

Type

Independent

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Total Number of Students

334

Percentage of Boarders Stay Over the Weekends

%

Gender

Co-Educational

Age Range (Day + Boarders)

11-18

Total Number of Boarders

237

Percentage of International Students

%

Forward-thinking Catholic education in a supportive, historic setting

Downside School, a co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18, is committed to providing a forward-thinking education grounded in strong Catholic values. Established in 1606, Downside fosters a supportive community where students thrive in six houses (four for boys and two for girls). Situated on a stunning 500-acre campus in the English countryside, and conveniently located near Bath, Downside offers a unique learning experience.

Academic Results

GCSE (2024)
9-825%
9-7Nearly 50%

Programmes & Tuition Fees

Programmes Offered

1 Year GCSE/2 Year GCSE/A-Level/EPQ

Tuition Fees

Boarding Fees (2025/26)
Year 7-8£38,985
Year 9-13£52,155
Day School Fees (2025/26)
Year 7-8£23,385
Year 9-13£29,985

Location

School Address

Stratton-on-the-Fosse Bath Somerset BA3 4RJ

Nearest Airport

Bristol/ Heathrow

Drive to London

3 Hours

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