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 Spring Term assessment dates. Limited spaces available for 2023 entry. |
| 7+ to 10+ | All applications | Please contact Prep Admissions for Spring Term assessment dates. Limited spaces available for 2023 entry. |
| 11+ | UK applications | Closed for 2023 entry |
| 11+ | All scholarships | Closed for 2023 entry |
| 13+ (Direct entry) | UK applications | Closed for 2023 entry |
| 13+ | All scholarships | Closed for 2023 entry |
| 16+ | UK applications | Please contact Admissions |
| 16+ | All scholarships | Closed for 2023 |
Entrance Procedures
Prep School
| Year Group | Testing Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Offers are made after family visits or virtual meetings | Wednesday 1st March 2023 |
| Reception | Informal assessments | Wednesday 1st March 2023 |
| Year 1 | Informal assessments | Wednesday 1st March 2023 |
| Year 2 | Informal assessments | Wednesday 1st March 2023 |
| Year 3 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 2023 assessment dates tbc |
| Year 4 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 2023 assessment dates tbc |
| Year 5 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 2023 assessment dates tbc |
| Year 6 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 2023 assessment dates tbc |
Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Eloise Hepple at prepadmissions@headingtonschool.com
Senior School
| Year | Testing | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Entrance Day at Headington School | Closed for 2023 entry |
| Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) | Closed for 2023 entry |
|
| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Day | Closed for 2023 entry |
|
| 13+ | Entrance Examinations at Headington School (Direct entry - Year 8 pupils) | Closed for 2023 entry |
| Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) | Closed for 2023 entry |
|
| Co-curricular Scholarship Days (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) | Closed for 2023 entry |
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| 16+ | Entrance Day at Headington School For UK and overseas candidates | Closed for 2023 entry |
| Academic Scholarship Assessment | Closed for 2023 entry |
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| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships Day | Closed for 2023 entry |
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.