Donhead is a non-selective, Roman Catholic preparatory school. We do not select, therefore, purely on the basis of academic merit believing that children have talents in many different kinds of areas and that their academic abilities and potential can be realised at very different times in their personal development. This does not mean, however, that all applications are accepted. Through our interview and assessment procedures we will identify those children for whom, either for social, emotional, behavioural or academic reasons, a placement at Donhead would not be appropriate. Such applications will not be accepted.

Procedure

1. Registration Form submitted with £30 registration fee. It is recommended that applications are received at the school at least 2 years prior to entry.

2. Interview with Headmaster in November prior to entry.

3. Assessment Test in January prior to entry.

4. Place offered in late January, on a date of registration basis, using the following priorities:

Category 1: Boys with a sibling at Donhead (past or present)

Category 2: Baptised Roman Catholic boys

Category 3: Other Christian denominations

Category 4: Other faiths

5. Acceptance Agreement signed and returned with £500 deposit (refundable from your son’s last term’s fees).

6. Invitation to New Parents’ Evening in June prior to entry.