Headington School Oxford, Oxford
Headington School Oxford is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 19 in Oxford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Headington School Oxford in detail
Headington School Oxford in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Headington School Oxford - a fantastic school community with a refreshingly global outlook, located in inspirational Oxford."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Headington School Oxford can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Headington School Oxford are Oxford International College (0.9 miles, selective); Magdalen College School (1.1 miles); New College School (1.4 miles); and Kings Education (Oxford) (1.5 miles, selective).
Oxford International CollegeMagdalen College SchoolNew College SchoolKings Education (Oxford)
Where pupils go next
Of the 99 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 225 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Headington School, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Headington School Oxford stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 294 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
6 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
15 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
17 October 2018
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
31 January 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
31 January 2017
Integrated Inspection
5 May 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,351 to £30,783
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£56,646 to £62,064
| Sixth Form Current Pupils | £28,038 a year |
| Sixth Form Direct Entrants | £30,783 a year |
| Year 7 - Year 11 | £28,038 a year |
| Year 5 - Year 6 | £23,358 a year |
| Year 3 - Year 4 | £20,658 a year |
| Year 1 - Year 2 | £18,201 a year |
| Reception | £15,351 a year |
| Sixth Form Current Pupils boarding | £56,646 a year |
| Sixth Form Direct Entrants boarding | £62,064 a year |
| Year 7 - Year 11 boarding | £56,646 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxford - 6 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Headington School Oxford can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 4 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Headington School Oxford
Condover Hall Netball Trip
2 Oct 2026
Equestrian Success at Blenheim International Horse Trials
25 Sep 2026
Tatler Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination
25 Sep 2026
Orion Landing Challenge
24 Sep 2026
Year 4 Uncover Saxon Oxford
24 Sep 2026
Key Stage 1 Stay and Read
18 Sep 2026
From Headington School Oxford's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Headington School Oxford
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Headington School Oxford.
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye OxfordAt the school · Not yet graded
- Inspired Holiday Camps980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 20 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
1,082 pupils
1,528 places
446 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
225
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,082
Total Pupils
23
Boys
1,059
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Headington School Oxford
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Questions parents ask about Headington School Oxford
What are GCSE results like at Headington School Oxford?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Headington School Oxford can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Headington School Oxford last inspected?
Headington School Oxford is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Headington School Oxford?
Headington School Oxford has around 1082 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Headington School Oxford?
Headington School Oxford is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Headington School Oxford have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye Oxford (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Headington School Oxford?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 20 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Headington School Oxford?
Headington School Oxford is at Headington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)