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 | Tuesday 1st November 2022 |
| 7+ to 10+ | All applications | Tuesday 1st November 2022 |
| 11+ | UK applications | Tuesday 4th November 2022 |
| 11+ | All scholarships | Tuesday 4th November 2022 |
| 13+ (Direct entry) | UK applications | Friday 14th October 2022 |
| 13+ | All scholarships | Friday 14th October 2022 |
| 16+ | UK applications | Friday 14th October 2022 |
| 16+ | All scholarships | Friday 14th October 2022 |
Entrance Procedures
Prep School
| Year Group | Testing Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Offers are made after family visits or virtual meetings | Various |
| Reception | Informal assessments | Various |
| Year 1 | Informal assessments | Various |
| Year 2 | Informal assessments | Various |
| Year 3 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | w/c Monday 14th November 2022 |
| Year 4 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | w/c Monday 14th November 2022 |
| Year 5 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | w/c Monday 14th November 2022 |
| Year 6 | Entrance Day at Headington Prep School | w/c Monday 14th November 2022 |
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 26th November 2022 |
| Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) | Tuesday 6th December 2022 |
|
| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Day | w/c Monday 21st November 2022 |
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| 13+ | Entrance Examinations at Headington School (Direct entry - Year 8 pupils) | Saturday 5th November 2022 |
| Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) | Tuesday 15th November 2022 |
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| Co-curricular Scholarship Days (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) | w/c Monday 7th November 2022 |
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| 16+ | Entrance Day at Headington School For UK and overseas candidates | Saturday 5th November 2022 |
| Academic Scholarship Assessment | Saturday 5th November 2022 |
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| Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships Day | w/c Monday 7th November 2022 |
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.