Donhead Prep School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Donhead Prep School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Donhead Prep School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, SW19 4NP
How it compares in Merton
That puts Donhead Prep School among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Donhead Prep School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Donhead Prep School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Donhead Prep School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Amathus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| 601 Queens Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Donhead Prep School
What is Donhead Prep School's food hygiene rating?
Donhead Prep School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Donhead Prep School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donhead Prep School last inspected?
Donhead Prep School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Donhead Prep School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donhead Prep School compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Donhead Prep School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Donhead Prep School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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