High academic standards and excellent specialist teaching in every year group sit alongside opportunities to experience a wealth of new activities and skills – always underpinned by outstanding individualised pastoral support. From September 2024, Headington Rye Oxford Prep School will take boys and girls aged 3-11.
60+

clubs and activities

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nationalities

120+

music lessons per week

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Welcome to Headington Prep

Headington Prep School is a place filled with warmth, happiness and learning where truly wonderful things happen. With superb modern facilities, specialist teachers who relish every opportunity to enrich a child’s learning experience and a truly holistic approach, it's a fantastic place to start your son or daughter’s educational journey.

Mrs Jane Crouch
Head of Prep, MA, NPQH

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Planting the Seeds of Learning

Your child will learn from first-rate teachers, experts in their subject areas, who will help draw out their talent, challenge them and support them to realise their full potential.

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Educating the whole child

Learning at Headington Prep happens everywhere! With more than 60 activities to choose from, children can learn new sports and skills, develop their creative side or challenge their minds and bodies in new and exciting ways to enrich their educational experience.

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Boys allowed

From September 2024, Headington Rye Oxford Prep School will be welcoming boys aged 3-11. Head of Prep Mrs Jane Crouch explains why the decision has been taken and how the new, co-educational school will provide a fantastic education for your children.

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The Headington Prep School Leadership Team

Head of Prep

Mrs Jane Crouch

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    Mrs Jane Crouch
Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning)

Miss Caroline Crookes

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    Miss Caroline Crookes
Deputy Head (Pastoral Care)

Mrs Tessa Davey

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    Mrs Tessa Davey
Deputy Head - Operations

Mrs Edwina West

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    Mrs Edwina West
Head of Early Years

Miss Ruth Sibly

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    Miss Ruth Sibly
Head of Key Stage 1

Mrs Joanna Haynes

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    Mrs Joanna Haynes
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Our Facilities

Located just one mile away from Oxford city centre, Headington Prep School is set in its own leafy green, secluded four-acre site. Pupils benefit from state-of-the-art facilities including a fantastic Theatre, Sports Hall, Science Lab, Library, ICT Suite, Art and Food & Nutrition Room and Music Department.

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Entry to Senior School

We are always thinking about making sure your child is ready for their individual next steps. We know our pupils really well and prepare for a seamless transition to the Senior School, meaning they can really make the most of all Year 6 has to offer without the added pressure of entrance exams. Your child will visit the Senior School site regularly for activities including Forest School, Swimming and Games. More than 90 per cent of pupils choose to stay but for the small number for whom it’s not the right choice, we will support them in their journey.

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Scholarships to Senior Schools

We are delighted to work with a significant number of children each year who show truly exceptional abilities or potential in a particular area.

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Happening at Headington

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Looking to join Headington Prep?

The best way to find out if Headington Prep is right for you is to come and visit! We hold termly open mornings and regular individual visits and would be delighted to welcome you and your child.

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Speak to our friendly Admissions Team

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Ms Katharina Roelofsz

01865 759115
Prep School Admissions
(Nursery to Year 6)

Mrs Sukey McMaster

01865 759116
Senior School Admissions
11+ and 12+ (Years 7 and 8)

Ms Colleen Devine

01865 759872
Senior School Admissions
13+ and 14+ (Years 9 and 10)

Mrs Charlotte Roberts

01865 759861
Registrar
16+ (Year 12)

Mrs Amy Price

01865 759113
International Admissions Coordinator

Mrs Penny Street

01865 759869