Merton
Donhead Preparatory School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Our 7+ assessment morning will be held on Monday 16th November 2026. If you are interested in applying for entry into Donhead in Year 3, 2027 please register yo…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Fees
Bursaries and scholarships
The Governors operate a Bursary Fund for those families where the continued payment of the school fees at Donhead becomes a major difficulty. When this happens,…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
The school is proudly non-selective at entry but punches well above its weight when it comes to 11+ results – recent leavers have scooped 26 scholarships (acade…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
Our main entry points are Preschool (3+), Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+), which align with key stages in a child’s development.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
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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 |
| Pupils | 305 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
33 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4ND
www.donhead.org.uk2089467000| 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 | — |