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Downside School is a Catholic independent school in Somerset, renowned for its magnificent abbey church and close-knit community. The school offers a balanced education that nurtures academic achievement, spiritual growth, and sporting excellence.
430
Pupils
90%
GCSE pass rate
84%
A Level pass rate
Downside School takes international boarders at the standard UK entry points of 11+, 13+ and 16+ (Sixth Form), for boys and girls alike. Applications are strongest when started 12–18 months ahead of a September start, with school reports, English evidence and match footage prepared in advance.
Cricket runs all year: indoor winter training and strength work, then a full summer fixture programme against other independent schools. Criced verifies each player’s standard before a profile reaches the coaching staff, so trials are arranged only where there is a genuine fit.
Somerset, UK. Nearest international airports, by straight-line distance:
Full boarding at the schools we work with generally sits between £13,000 and £19,000 per term, plus guardianship, flights, insurance and uniform. Sport, all-rounder and academic awards, sometimes combined with means-tested support, can reduce that meaningfully for the right pupil. We confirm current figures with the school for every family.
Read the guide for your country, then tell us about your child and we will say honestly whether this school is the right fit.
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