Key Dates
There are lots of dates to bear in mind when making an application to Headington Rye Oxford and these vary according to the year of entry and the country you are applying from. Please note that entry to the senior school in September 2024 is now closed. The dates below refer to 2025 entry for all senior school entry points.
If you wish to apply to the Prep School for 2024 entry, there is availability in some year groups. Please get in touch with Rachel Moffatt on rmoffatt@headington.org.
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 | Monday 19th April 2024 for 2024 entry |
| 7+ | All applications | Monday 19th February 2024 for 2024 entry |
| 8+ to 10+ | All applications | Monday 19th April 2024 for 2024 entry |
| 11+ | UK applications | Friday 11th October 2024 |
| 11+ | Co-curricular scholarships | Monday 6th January 2025 |
| 13+ (Direct entry) | UK applications | Friday 11th October 2024 |
| 13+ | All scholarships | Friday 11th October 2024 |
| 16+ | UK applications | Friday 11th October 2024 |
| 16+ | All scholarships | Friday 11th October 2024 |
Entrance Procedures
Prep School (2024 entry)
| Year Group | Testing Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Informal trial morning | Please contact admissions |
| Reception | Informal trial morning | Please contact admissions |
| Year 1 | Informal trial morning | Please contact admissions |
| Year 2 | Informal trial morning | Please contact admissions |
| Year 3 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Please contact admissions |
| Year 4 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Please contact admissions |
| Year 5 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Please contact admissions |
| Year 6 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Please contact admissions |
Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Rachel Moffatt at rmoffatt@headington.org
Senior School (2025 entry)
| Year | Testing Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Entrance Day at Headington School | Saturday 23rd November 2024 |
| Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) | Tuesday 3rd December 2024 | |
| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Day | Monday 27th - Wednesday 29th January 2025 | |
| 13+ | Entrance Examinations at Headington School (Direct entry - Year 8 pupils) | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Academic Scholarship online assessments (invitation only) | Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November 2024 | |
| Co-curricular Scholarship Days (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) | week commencing Monday 11th November 2024 | |
| 16+ | Entrance Day at Headington School For UK and overseas candidates | Saturday 9th November 2024 |
| Academic Scholarship online assessments (invitation only) | Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November 2024 | |
| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships, Special Awards and Headmistress' Awards Day | week commencing Monday 11th November 2024 |