
Downsend School Junior School and Prep
“Nihil Virtuti Invium”
(Nothing is denied to valour)
Downsend School is an independent co-educational day school located on a 13-acre site in Leatherhead, Surrey, catering for pupils aged six months to 18 years. Established in 1898, the school has evolved from a traditional preparatory foundation into a modern through-school. Specialist facilities include a state-of-the-art Creative Arts Centre with a 200-seat auditorium, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and dedicated STEAM laboratories. The curriculum focuses on developing future-ready skills, supported by a holistic approach to education that encompasses competitive sport, performing arts, and an on-site Forest School.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+8.6%
Downsend School Junior School and Prep's fees are 8.6% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+14.3%
Downsend School Junior School and Prep's fees are 14.3% higher than the county average.
Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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Website
https://www.downsend.co.uk/General Enquiries
01372 372197Admissions
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