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Headington Rye Oxford

Headington Road — Located in Headington, Oxford
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Annual Fees$ 64,698 – $ 70,889
University Rate84%of graduates
Ages3 – 19

Headington Rye Oxford is an international school in Oxford, United Kingdom. Founded in 1920. It serves 1,150 students for students aged 3–19. Annual tuition ranges from $64,698 to $70,889 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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Located in Headington, Oxford
Headington Rye Oxford — Campus
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Headington Rye Oxford — Classrooms
Headington Rye Oxford — Boarding
Headington Rye Oxford — Sports
Headington Rye Oxford — Arts

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1920
Year Founded
1,150
Students Enrolled
84%
University Placement
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

84%
University Placement Rate
Standards Met
ISI
Pastoral: Excellent (ISI 2023)

ISI Inspection Report

Headington School achieved an overall rating of Excellent in educational quality, with outstanding performance in both academic achievement and personal development. The school meets all regulatory standards with no areas of concern. Key strengths include excellent examination results, highly effective teaching, exceptional pupil attitudes, and strong pastoral care.

Academic Quality
Excellent
Pastoral Care
Excellent
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Achievement of all groups of pupils in public examinations is excellent
Pupils' skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking are excellent
Outstanding levels of numeracy and digital skills and well-developed analytical thinking
Highly effective teaching which uses a range of methods and resources
Excellent communication skills and sophisticated language use
Excellent self-confidence, self-knowledge and self-esteem
Outstanding moral awareness and understanding of community obligations
Excellent social awareness and capacity for fruitful collaboration
Excellent respect for diversity with forty nationalities represented
Extremely well-developed understanding of how to be safe and healthy
Areas for Development
Strengthen senior pupils' knowledge of possible future career pathways
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Key facts

Founded
1920
Ages
3–19 (Girls)
Pupils on roll
1,150
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Headington Rye Oxford is a girls' boarding school in Oxford with an outstanding academic record, consistently ranked in the Top 100 schools in the UK. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with more than 30 subjects and more than 120 extracurricular activities weekly, including its renowned Boat Club which ranks among the UK's most successful.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Top 100 UK academic ranking
  • Broad curriculum (30+ subjects)
  • Extensive extracurriculars (120+ weekly)
  • Highly successful Boat Club
  • Comprehensive pastoral care system
  • International community (40+ nationalities)
  • Proximity to Oxford universities
  • State-of-the-art facilities

Fees & Financials

£16,981 – £18,607 per term (full boarding)

Original currency: £16,981 – £18,607 per term (full boarding).

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
25m swimming pool
Arts
Dance
Drama
Academic
Theatre
Music School
Creativity & Innovation Centre
Co-Curricular
Rowing
Dance
Drama
Astronomy
CCF
Robotics

Student Demographics

School Type
girls
Age Range
3 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity200

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Awards & Recognition

Top 100 schools in the UKOne of the most successful Boat Clubs in the UK

Sports Programme

Facilities
25m swimming pool

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Headington Rye Oxford are £16,981 – £18,607 per term (full boarding) per academic year.