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Headington School Oxford: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Registration closes, 11+ entry
Fri 16 Oct
Friday 16 October 2026, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: Headington School Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026
Places
Not published
Fees at 11+, day
£9,346a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: Headington School Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Your next steps for 11+ entry

Next: Entrance tests
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic
Tue 1 Dec 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close
Mon 4 Jan 2027in about 11 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Headington School Oxford sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

In short

Headington School Oxford takes girls (Senior School (11-18); the Prep School takes girls and boys aged 3-11)Headington School Oxford: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Headington School Oxford is an independent day and boarding school in Oxford for girls and boys aged 3 - 11 and girls aged 11 - 18.View the official source, with day pupils and boardersHeadington School Oxford: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: locally as day girls and from all over the world into our boarding communityView the official source. For September 2027 entry at 11+, registration and bursary applications close on Friday 16 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 11+ UK applications Closed for day places for 2026. Please contact admissions for late applications for boarding. Friday 16th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source, and the entrance day is Saturday 21 November 2026Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance Day at Headington School Oxford Saturday 21st November 2026View the official source. Applications for 13+ and the sixth form close earlier, on Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 13+ (Direct entry) UK applications Please contact admissions for late applications for 2026 entry Wednesday 14th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source.

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Headington School Oxford takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

11+ entry
How children are assessed: an interview.
Registration closes: Friday 16 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

13+ entry
How children are assessed: an interview.
Registration closes: Wednesday 14 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
16+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper and an interview.
Registration closes: Wednesday 14 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Headington School Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

More about entry from our guide

Children joining before the senior school go to Headington Prep School, which shares the school's website. We are covering it as a separate school, so this page deals with senior entry only.

11+ (Year 7)

What the school assesses: interviewHeadington School Oxford: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: applicants are asked to complete an entrance assessment and attend an interviewView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Headington School Oxford: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 16 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 11+ UK applications Closed for day places for 2026. Please contact admissions for late applications for boarding. Friday 16th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source
Assessment	Saturday 21 November 2026Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance Day at Headington School Oxford Saturday 21st November 2026View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 16 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 11+ Noon on Friday 16th October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Monday 4 January 2027 (co-curricular scholarships)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 11+ Co-curricular scholarships Closed for 2026 entry Monday 4th January 2027 for 2027 entryView the official source
Scholarship assessment	Tuesday 1 December 2026 (academic); Monday 25 January 2027 (art, dance, drama, music and sport)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only) Tuesday 1st December 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Assessment	Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Offers	Headington School Oxford: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

The 13+ entrance day is Saturday 7 November 2026Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance Examinations at Headington School Oxford (direct entry) Saturday 7th November 2026View the official source, the same day as the sixth-form entrance day for UK candidates.

What the school assesses: interviewHeadington School Oxford: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: applicants are asked to complete an entrance assessment and attend an interviewView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Headington School Oxford: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 13+ (Direct entry) UK applications Please contact admissions for late applications for 2026 entry Wednesday 14th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source
Assessment	Saturday 7 November 2026Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance Examinations at Headington School Oxford (direct entry) Saturday 7th November 2026View the official source
Bursary application by	Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 13+ Noon on Wednesday 14th October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 13+ All scholarships Closed for 2026 entry Wednesday 14th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source
Scholarship assessment	Monday 16 November 2026 and Tuesday 17 November 2026 (academic); Monday 9 November 2026 (art, dance, drama, music and sport)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Academic Invitation only (following general assessments) Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Assessment	Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Offers	Headington School Oxford: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Overseas sixth-form candidates are assessed online in a window before the UK entrance day; both are shown below.

What the school assesses: interviewHeadington School Oxford: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: applicants are asked to complete an entrance assessment and attend an interviewView the official source; school's own English assessmentHeadington School Oxford: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations include a general Mathematics paper, a comprehension paper, an essay writing paper and an interview on the subjects they wish to study.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentHeadington School Oxford: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance examinations include a general Mathematics paper, a comprehension paper, an essay writing paper and an interview on the subjects they wish to study.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Headington School Oxford: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 16+ UK applications Please contact admissions for late applications for 2026 entry Wednesday 14th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source
Assessment	Saturday 7 November 2026 (UK candidates); Friday 30 October 2026 to Monday 2 November 2026 (overseas candidates)Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Entrance Day at Headington School Oxford For UK candidates Saturday 7th November 2026View the official source
Bursary application by	Wednesday 14 October 2026Headington School Oxford: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 16+ Noon on Wednesday 14th October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Wednesday 14 October 2026 (all scholarships); Friday 30 October 2026 (Oster Warriner Special Award)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 16+ All scholarships Closed for 2026 entry Wednesday 14th October 2026 for 2027 entryView the official source
Scholarship assessment	Monday 16 November 2026 and Tuesday 17 November 2026 (academic); Monday 9 November 2026 (art, dance, drama, music, sport, special awards and Headmistress' awards)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Academic Scholarship online assessments (invitation only) \| Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Headington School Oxford: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Assessment	Headington School Oxford: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source
Offers	Headington School Oxford: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Headington School Oxford; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Senior School (2027 entry)View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

All dates checked 10 Oct 2026Headington School Oxford

Done: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Done: Bursary applications close
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Next: Entrance tests
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic
Tue 1 Dec 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship applications close
Mon 4 Jan 2027in about 11 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, dance, drama, music and sport
Mon 25 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Done: Bursary applications close
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Done: Scholarship applications close
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Next: Entrance tests
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, dance, drama, music and sport
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic
Mon 16 Nov 2026, Tue 17 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

16+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Done: Bursary applications close
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Done: Scholarship applications close: all scholarships
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Next: Scholarship applications close: Oster Warriner Special Award
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Entrance tests: overseas candidates
Fri 30 Oct 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026
Coming up: Entrance tests: UK candidates
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, dance, drama, music, sport, special awards and Headmistress' awards
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic
Mon 16 Nov 2026, Tue 17 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Entrance tests
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Offers sent
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Headington School Oxford in brief

All facts checked 10 Oct 2026tap a value for its source

Ages: 3 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Headington School Oxford is an independent day and boarding school in Oxford for girls and boys aged 3 - 11 and girls aged 11 - 18.View the official source; The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships: 6 kinds; Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding: day pupils and boarders; Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in: 11+, 13+, 16+; The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees: Yes, up to 100%; Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.

Fees

From £9,346 a term, including VAT

11+ entry, day: £9,346 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, full boarding: £18,882 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, weekly boarding: £15,773 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day: £9,346 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding: £18,882 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, weekly boarding: £15,773 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day: £10,261 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding: £20,688 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, weekly boarding: £17,488 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Source: Headington School Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Joining at	Day	Full boarding	Weekly boarding
11+	£9,346 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £9,346View the official source	£18,882 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £12,600 £15,773 £18,882View the official source	£15,773 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £12,600 £15,773 £18,882View the official source
13+	£9,346 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £9,346View the official source	£18,882 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £12,600 £15,773 £18,882View the official source	£15,773 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £12,600 £15,773 £18,882View the official source
16+	£10,261 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Sixth Form Direct Entrants £10,261View the official source	£20,688 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Sixth Form Direct Entrants £13,922 £17,488 £20,688View the official source	£17,488 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Sixth Form Direct Entrants £13,922 £17,488 £20,688View the official source

Registration fee: £114 (including VAT) (Prep School, UK applicant); £180 (including VAT) (Prep School, overseas applicant); £150 (including VAT) (Senior School, UK applicant); £300 (including VAT) (Senior School, overseas applicant)Headington School Oxford: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Prep School (UK applicant) - £95+vat (equal to £114)View the official source
Acceptance deposit (day): £500 (Prep School); £1,000 (Senior School)Headington School Oxford: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Prep School £500View the official source
Acceptance deposit (boarding): £2,500 (full boarding); £2,000 (weekly boarding); £1,500 (half-weekly boarding)Headington School Oxford: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Senior School | £1,000 | £1,500 (half-weekly) £2,000 (weekly) £2,500 (full) | £3,250View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees

Bursaries (help with fees): Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships: For academic, art, drama, music, other and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Headington School Oxford, checked 10 Oct 2026

Largest bursary: up to 100%Headington School Oxford: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: A limited number of means-tested financial awards worth, in some cases, up to 100 per cent of day fees, can be applied for through the Headington Access Programme (HAP) on application to the School for Year 7 (11+).View the official source of fees, means-tested
Scholarships offered: academicHeadington School Oxford: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only)View the official source, artHeadington School Oxford: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship DayView the official source, dramaHeadington School Oxford: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship DayView the official source, musicHeadington School Oxford: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship DayView the official source, otherHeadington School Oxford: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship DayView the official source, sportHeadington School Oxford: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship DayView the official source
Scholarship entry points: 11+Headington School Oxford: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: we offer a range of different scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+View the official source, 13+Headington School Oxford: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: we offer a range of different scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Headington School Oxford: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: we offer a range of different scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+View the official source

Open days

Not published yet

We could not find dated open events on the school’s pages we checked. The school’s admissions team can tell you about visits.

What is distinctive about applying to Headington

Scholarship applications for 11+ co-curricular awards are due later than registration, on Monday 4 January 2027 (co-curricular scholarships)Headington School Oxford: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: 11+ Co-curricular scholarships Closed for 2026 entry Monday 4th January 2027 for 2027 entryView the official source, with assessments in January. Bursaries can cover up to 100%Headington School Oxford: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: A limited number of means-tested financial awards worth, in some cases, up to 100 per cent of day fees, can be applied for through the Headington Access Programme (HAP) on application to the School for Year 7 (11+).View the official source of fees.

Senior fees for 2026–27Headington School Oxford: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: The following termly fees apply from September 2026:View the official source are £9,346 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £9,346View the official source for day girls and £18,882 per term (including VAT)Headington School Oxford: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Year 7 - Year 11 £12,600 £15,773 £18,882View the official source for full boarders, and the sixth-form fee is higher. Deposits depend on the type of boarding: £2,500 (full boarding); £2,000 (weekly boarding); £1,500 (half-weekly boarding)Headington School Oxford: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Headington School Oxford.The source says: Senior School | £1,000 | £1,500 (half-weekly) £2,000 (weekly) £2,500 (full) | £3,250View the official source.

Official documents and sources

14 sources, each kept as an archived copy

Department for Education (Get Information about Schools)
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