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Headington School

Oxford, Oxfordshire · Co-educational · Ages 3–18

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1,060

Students

208

Boarders

80%

Boarders who stay at weekends

20%

International students

About the school

Headington School is a selective day and boarding school of around 1,060 pupils, known for high academic standards, strong pastoral care and a lively co-curricular programme. It sits on 32 acres of grounds a short distance from Oxford city centre.

Pupils have access to a modern performing arts centre, science and technology buildings, a dedicated Sixth Form centre and extensive sports facilities, and benefit from close links with the University of Oxford and the local community.

The school is well placed for travel, with Heathrow reachable by car via the M40 and good connections into Oxford for domestic and international journeys.

Admission is selective, based on academic achievement, school reports and an interview, with assessments where appropriate. Scholar Gateway can help families through every step of the process.

Rankings

  • The Times Parent Power 2026

    #32

    UK independent schools

  • The Times Boarding Schools 2026

    #21

    UK boarding schools

  • World's Top Schools 2026/27

    #160

    UK

Where leavers go

Share of leavers, 2026

  • Oxford6.8%
  • Cambridge5.1%
  • UCL8.3%
  • Durham12.1%
  • Edinburgh6.8%
  • Bristol8.7%

Exam results

GCSE

9 (A*)

48.7%

9–8 (A*)

75.6%

9–7 (A*–A)

90.2%

9–4 (A*–C)

98.6%

A Level

A*–A

72.8%

A*–B

88.2%

A*–C

96.5%

A*–E

100%

Entry process

11+ and 13+ entry

2026 · 11+2026 · 13+2027 · 11+2027 · 13+2028 · 11+2028 · 13+2029 · 11+2029 · 13+
Registration deadline15 September 202515 September 202514 September 202614 September 202613 September 202713 September 202712 September 202812 September 2028
Entrance assessments6–7 Oct 20256–7 Oct 20254–6 Oct 20264–6 Oct 20263–5 Oct 20273–5 Oct 20272–4 Oct 20282–4 Oct 2028
Interviews9–14 Oct 20259–14 Oct 20258–13 Oct 20268–13 Oct 20267–12 Oct 20277–12 Oct 20276–11 Oct 20286–11 Oct 2028
Results letters sent14 November 202514 November 202513 November 202613 November 202612 November 202712 November 202711 November 202811 November 2028
Acceptance deadline1 March 20261 March 202628 February 202728 February 202727 February 202827 February 202825 February 202925 February 2029
Deadline for free or subsidised places9 November 20259 November 20258 November 20268 November 20266 November 20276 November 20275 November 20285 November 2028

16+ (Sixth Form) entry

2026
Taster morning10 May 2026
Registration deadline25 September 2026
Entrance assessments6–8 Oct 2026
Interviews13–15 Oct 2026
Results letters sentMid December 2026
Acceptance deadlineMid January 2027

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