Headington Rye Oxford
URN: 123290 • Oxford OX3 7TD
Overview
- Name
- Headington Rye Oxford
- URN
- 123290
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Jordan (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01865759100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Headington Road, Oxford OX3 7TD
Summary
Headington Rye Oxford is an independent day and boarding school for girls located in Oxford, with a current enrolment of 1,150 pupils and a capacity of 1,528. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant community that encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence, collaboration, and compassion among its students. The ethos is underpinned by a Christian framework, promoting empathy and social responsibility while valuing diversity.
The curriculum at Headington Rye is designed to inspire independent thinking and personal growth, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students can engage in projects such as the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), as well as participate in activities like robotics, coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The school also emphasizes teamwork and leadership through various roles and collaborative projects.
Pastoral care is a key focus, with dedicated support systems in place to ensure the well-being of each pupil. The school encourages active participation in community initiatives, allowing students to make a positive impact both within the school and in the wider world. For more information, visit their website at www.headington.org.
The curriculum at Headington Rye is designed to inspire independent thinking and personal growth, offering a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students can engage in projects such as the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), as well as participate in activities like robotics, coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The school also emphasizes teamwork and leadership through various roles and collaborative projects.
Pastoral care is a key focus, with dedicated support systems in place to ensure the well-being of each pupil. The school encourages active participation in community initiatives, allowing students to make a positive impact both within the school and in the wider world. For more information, visit their website at www.headington.org.
Useful links
- Staff and Governors (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Blogs (calendar)
- Fixtures & Results (calendar)
- In the Press (calendar)
- Book your visit (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Welcome to Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- The Iffley Academy (59.9)
- Northern House Academy (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1528
- Pupils
- 1150
- Boys
- 25
- Girls
- 1125
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1920-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1150 | 25 | 1125 | 1528 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1075 | 0 | 1075 | 1528 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1070 | 0 | 1070 | 1128 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1070 | 0 | 1070 | 1128 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 978 | 0 | 978 | 1128 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1032 | 0 | 1032 | 1128 | 0.00 |
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