Opening September 2025.

Launching in September 2025, Downsend Sixth will offer the best of both worlds. Our brand new, purpose-designed, off-site campus in central Leatherhead will provide an exceptional A Level experience, whilst also creating an environment for students to grow, test their boundaries and build confidence for university and career success.

In a rapidly changing world, Downsend Sixth has a global perspective, acting as an incubator for innovation and creativity. Our approach is to achieve more than just excellent grades; by offering the D6 Core and D6 Future Ready programme, our students are provided with a truly holistic sixth form experience, equipping them with excellent academic outcomes and a broad and balanced range of experiences from D6 Electives, to D6 Leadership.

All students take part in our Global Impact Project, a life-changing experience designed to immerse students in the real-world, putting their skills to the test in different environments and cultures.

Our brand new campus.

 

Downsend Sixth will be a unique space for young people. Innovatively and thoughtfully designed, the scheme is designed to provide a pre-university or workplace feel.

3D Walkthrough of Downsend Sixth

DOWNSEND SIXTH Open Evening

Join us for our Open Evening at Downsend Sixth.

On Thursday 25th September, our Open Evening at Downsend Sixth will be an opportunity to see our brand new campus, experience our innovative teaching spaces, meet our exceptional Senior Leadership Team and Faculty, and discuss what life at Downsend Sixth would be like.

BOOK A DOWNSEND SIXTH CAMPUS TOUR

Join a Campus Tour at Downsend Sixth, our innovative new Sixth Form.

We are delighted to showcase our brand new Sixth Form from Tuesday 26th August. Join us for our scheduled Campus Tours to see our exceptional new spaces.
Tours will run with the Head and Deputy Head of Downsend Sixth and will include time for 1:1 conversations about places for this September, or future years of entry.

Meet the team.
Mrs Bex Tear
Executive Head


Bex Tear is the driving force behind Downsend’s Future Skills vision, with many years’ experience gained at Badminton School, Fulham School, Wycombe Abbey and St George’s Ascot.

Mr Marc Broughton
Head of Downsend Sixth


Marc Broughton joined Downsend with experience at both Caterham School and Dunottar and comes with a passion for creating pathways for students that are innovative, tailored and above all, right for the individual.

Ms Emily Cooper
Deputy Head of Downsend Sixth


With a wealth of experience in both academic and pastoral leadership, Emily has played a key role in launching innovative Sixth Form initiatives at schools in London, and more recently at both Whitgift and Old Palace of John Whitgift Schools.

The D6 Experience.

Designed to be academically rigorous, holistic, unique and resolutely future-focused, the Downsend Sixth Experience combines the D6 Core with the D6 Future Ready programme, giving students exceptional opportunities to challenge themselves and prepare for a rapidly evolving world.

The Global Impact Project.

Learning at Downsend Sixth is not limited to the classroom. As part of the Future Ready Programme, all students will benefit from a transformational two part experience. Designed to inspire action, ignite confidence and provide students with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. We'll combine adventure with purpose, leadership with global citizenship.

This school is genuinely fresh with innovation and is responding to the outside world.

– The Good Schools Guide

Location.

Located a short walk from Leatherhead Train Station and the town centre, Downsend Sixth is ideally located for students living in the local area, or commuting from further afield.

Address:
Guildford Rd,
Leatherhead,
KT22 9UT

Images are indicative and some finishes may change slightly prior to launch.

Downsend School

Admissions: 01372 372311
General: 01372 372197