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 note that registration for all senior school entry points is now closed for September 2024 and we are not able to take any late applications at this stage.

Please also see our key dates for overseas applications.

Closing Dates For Applications 2024 Entry

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

All applications Please contact admissions@headington.org
7+ to 10+


All applications Please contact admissions@headington.org
11+
UK applications
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry
11+
All scholarships
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry
13+ (Direct entry)
UK applications
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry
13+
All scholarships
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry
16+
UK applications
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry
16+
All scholarships
Registration is now closed for 2024 entry

Entrance Procedures 2024 Entry

Prep School

Year Group

Testing Days

Dates

Nursery Informal trial morning
November 2023 dates TBC
Reception Informal trial morning
November 2023 dates TBC
Year 1 Informal trial morning
November 2023 dates TBC
Year 2 Informal trial morning
November 2023 dates TBC
Year 3

Entrance Day at Headington Prep SchoolTuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023
Year 4

Entrance Day at Headington Prep SchoolTuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023
Year 5

Entrance Day at Headington Prep SchoolTuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023
Year 6

Entrance Day at Headington Prep SchoolTuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023

Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Sukey McMaster at prepadmissions@headingtonschool.com

Senior School

Year

Testing DaysDates

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