Our history

Headington School has a rich history, established in 1915 founded by a group of evangelical Christians to provide "a sound education for girls to fit them for the demands and opportunities likely to arise after the war". The School began at Headington Lodge on Osler Road with just ten boarding and eight-day girls.

1915

Headington's first home was White Lodge in Osler Road

1917

Brookside (renamed Napier House 1931, now the Preparatory School)

1920

Hillstow (London Road), Davenport House and 21 acres of land purchased

1930

Official opening of the main school by HRH Princess Mary

1962

The second Hillstow (now Celia Marsh), Latimer House and house for Headmistress built

1963

HRH the Princess Royal returned to open Latimer House and Hillstow

1973

Hillstow (current) built

1985

East wing/science block added to original building

1989

West wing/New library (Information Centre) added

1993

Sports hall/swimming pool

1997

Art school

2002

Theatre

2003

Napier boarding house

2005

Dining hall

2008

All-weather sports pitch

2009

Music school

2012

Diamond Jubilee Building

2013

Major development project at Preparatory School completed

2015

Dance and Fitness Centre

2016

New library

2017

New Science Laboratories

2019

New Sixth Form Centre

2021

Creativity & Innovation Centre: the Hive opens

2022

New Teaching and Demonstration Kitchens complete

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