Key Dates

There are lots of dates to bear in mind when making an application to Headington and these vary according to the year of entry and the country you are applying from.

Please also see our key dates for overseas applications.

Closing Dates For Applications

Age Type Of Application Closing Date (12.00 Pm Noon)
3+ to 6+

All applications Please contact Prep Admissions for Summer Term assessment dates. Limited spaces available for 2023 entry.
7+ to 10+


All applications Please contact Prep Admissions for Summer Term assessment dates. Limited spaces available for 2023 entry.
11+
UK applications
Friday 3rd November 2023
11+
All scholarships
Friday 3rd November 2023


13+ (Direct entry)
UK applications
Friday 11th October 2023
13+
All scholarships
Friday 11th October 2023
16+
UK applications
Friday 11th October 2023
16+
All scholarships
Friday 11th October 2023

Entrance Procedures

Prep School

Year Group

Testing Days

Dates

Nursery Informal trial morning
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Reception Informal trial morning
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Year 1 Informal trial morning
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Year 2 Informal trial morning
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Year 3

Entrance Day at Headington Prep School6th/7th June 2023
Year 4

Entrance Day at Headington Prep School6th/7th June 2023
Year 5

Entrance Day at Headington Prep School6th/7th June 2023
Year 6

Entrance Day at Headington Prep School6th/7th June 2023

Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Eloise Hepple at prepadmissions@headingtonschool.com

Senior School

Year

TestingDates

11+Entrance Day at Headington School

Saturday 25th November 2023
Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only)

Tuesday 5th December 2023
Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Day

week commencing Monday 20th November 2023
13+

Entrance Examinations at Headington School (Direct entry - Year 8 pupils)

Saturday 4th November 2023
Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only)

Tuesday 14th November 2023
Co-curricular Scholarship Days (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport)

week commencing Monday 6th November 2023
16+

Entrance Day at Headington School
For UK and overseas candidates
Saturday 4th November 2023
Academic Scholarship Assessment (invitation only)

week commencing Monday 13th November 2023
Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships, Special Awards and Headmistress' Awards Day

week commencing Monday 6th November 2023

If you are unable to attend on one of the above testing dates, or would like information about late applications please contact our Admissions Office to arrange an alternative appointment.