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 School | Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023 |
| Year 4 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023 |
| Year 5 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023 |
| Year 6 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th November 2023 |
Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Sukey McMaster at prepadmissions@headingtonschool.com
Senior School
| Year | Testing Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Co-curricular Scholarship Days (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) | week commencing Monday 6th November 2023 |
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| 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 |
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| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships, Special Awards and Headmistress' Awards Day | week commencing Monday 6th November 2023 |