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Donhead Preparatory School

Other independent school in London (Merton).

Pupils
293
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
16.7%
2025/26
Capacity
86%
293 / 340 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

It is written just inside the main entrance of Donhead Prep School that this is a place where children are honoured, cared for and believed in. Every child in this school must be cherished for who they are, a child of God. This school seeks to take care of the person, first and foremost. 'Cura Personalis' in action. This school has a clear mission.

It seeks to educate young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion, who can ultimately make a real difference in the world. Witnessing on a daily basis acts of compassion, examples of creativity, and demonstrations of curiosity really do underline the character education and character formation taking place here.

We seek to do our very best for every child here and encourage them to be the best that they can be not only in academic learning, but also in their development physically, socially, emotionally, creatively, and culturally.

We do this by maintaining a broad and varied curriculum offering with specialist teachings and facilities, complimented by an extensive co-curricular offering and underpinned by a robust pastoral support system.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Cricket
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lego
  • Minecraft
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Purple Mash

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • International School AwardRecognised award
  • Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
102687
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Merton
Constituency
Wimbledon
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1944

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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