Donhead Preparatory School
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Visit us Arrange a tour with our Registrar > Admissions Headteacher's Welcome Term Dates #DONHEADCURIOSITYIn 2025, Year 6 were offered 26 scholarships including 11 academic, 9 sport and 6 music #DONHEADCREATIVITYEach year, 100% of Donhead pupils participate in Music, Art, Sport & Drama
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nhead pupils participate in Music, Art, Sport & Drama. #DONHEADCOMPASSION In 2024, the Friends of Donhead (FOD) donated £20000 to local charities "A warm, community-minded Wimbledon prep with a modern, inclusive ethos"- Muddy Stilettos Extensive
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School information
| URN | 102687 |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Catherine Hitchcock |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SW19 4ND |
| Latest pupils | 305 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
33 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4ND
www.donhead.org.ukView local authority page2089467000| DfE number | 6004 |
| UKPRN | 10075154 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1944 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |