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 School | 6th/7th June 2023 |
| Year 4 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 6th/7th June 2023 |
| Year 5 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 6th/7th June 2023 |
| Year 6 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | 6th/7th June 2023 |
Please contact the Prep School Admissions Coordinator, Eloise Hepple at prepadmissions@headingtonschool.com
Senior School
| Year | Testing | 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 |
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.