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Donhead Preparatory School
Independent school · Merton
| Address | 33 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4NP |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 293 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 02089467000 |
| Website | https://www.donhead.org.uk |
Term dates
We haven't verified this school's term dates yet. Check the school's website.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preschool: extra mornings | £715.00 |
| Preschool: extra afternoons | £500.00 |
| Preschool: lunch (per weekday per term) | £150.00 |
| Preschool: all mornings | £2,140.00 |
| Preschool: all mornings and afternoons | £4,140.00 |
| Reception: full time education fee | £5,130.00 |
| Reception: lunch & stationery | £275.00 |
| Reception: VAT | £1,026.00 |
| Reception: full time fee including lunch and VAT | £6,431.00 |
| Years 1-6: education fee | £5,355.00 |
| Years 1-6: lunch and stationery | £275.00 |
| Years 1-6: VAT | £1,071.00 |
| Years 1-6: total fee including lunch | £6,701.00 |
Registration fee: £130.00
Deposit: £500.00
Totals for Reception and Years 1-6 include VAT, shown as a separate line. Non-refundable enrolment fee £600 (£500 + VAT) also payable on acceptance. Music lessons £260 per term for ten 30-minute sessions. Bursaries are for existing families in hardship, not new entrants.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Preschool, Reception, Year 3, 7+
Register online with a fee; the child is placed on the admission list and the Registrar confirms next steps. Year 3 (7+) applicants attend a taster/assessment morning. Priority is given to Catholic families and siblings of current pupils. Individual visits can be arranged with the Registrar.
- 7+ assessment/taster morning
Open events: 7+ assessment morning Mon 16 Nov 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus | Southfields Station, Revelstoke Road with Engadine Street, Wimbledon Park Station, Wimbledon Station | 07:45 |
Cost: £4 per trip charged termly
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.