Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.
Wimbledon, Merton
Who qualifies
The Governors operate a means-tested bursary fund for families in financial difficulty. Currently bursaries are not awarded to new entrants but this is under review.
Source: donhead.org.uk, checked 20 May 2026
From Donhead Preparatory School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.
Means-tested help for current families for whom paying fees becomes a major difficulty, mainly through postponement of fees; not available to new entrants.
“The Governors operate a Bursary Fund for those families where the continued payment of the school fees at Donhead becomes a major difficulty.”
Source: Fees & Finance – Academic Co-Educational… | Donhead Preparatory School
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | — | — | — |
The Governors operate a means-tested bursary fund for families in financial difficulty. Currently bursaries are not awarded to new entrants but this is under review.
Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.
Yes, the two are assessed separately: Donhead Preparatory School lists 11 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.