Why Headington Sixth Form? | Headington School

At Headington Sixth Form you will discover new friendships, explore and challenge the limits of your academic abilities and find out more about who you are and what you can become.

A Level subjects to choose

120

clubs and societies on offer

72%

A Levels at grade A* to A in 2022

A world of academic choice

Whatever your academic path, you will have a wealth of different options available, with 30 subjects on offer. Headington is one of the very highest-performing schools in the UK for A Levels, no matter your choice of study your prospects are unlimited.

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Hear from our girls

A lot of the work here is independent research and independent learning - that’s what I’m going to be doing at uni so it’s great preparation for that. Blanche L6

You can take an elective in everything from photography to philosophy - as well as academic skills such as essay writing and practical skills such as cooking. Katherine Head of Boarding 2019

We’re given quite a bit more independence, to pursue our personal interests as well as education. However, we also are given a lot of support in order to achieve our ambitions. Zara L6

In the Sixth Form you get a new sense of respect between teachers and students. There’s lots more freedom and you are treated like an adult and that’s something great. Anna Head of Boarding 2022

Mind, body & spirit

Beyond the classroom, there are over 120 clubs and activities to choose from. You can enhance your academic skills, explore your creative side or find fun ways to keep fit and healthy.

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Boarding at Headington

As the academic workload increases as girls progress through the School, many of our day girls choose to convert to full, weekly or half-weekly boarding as they reach the Sixth Form.

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Life after Headington

After Headington, girls go to top universities in the UK and around the world, including Oxbridge, Russell Group and the Ivy League to take a huge range of courses from Medicine to Economics.

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