Admissions

Entry requirements

Headington Rye Oxford offers places at a range of entry points. Select an admission point below to find out more about the assessments, subjects and key dates for each entry route.

Admissions

Entry requirements

Headington Rye Oxford offers places at a range of entry points. Select an admission point below to find out more about the assessments, subjects and key dates for each entry route.

11+ entry

Entry at 11+

Year 7 · September 2027

Girls applying for Year 7 attend an Entrance Day in November, which includes the entrance assessments and an interview. Scholarship assessments follow for invited candidates.

EnglishMathsPuzzles & Problem Solving
Test format
Online + interview
Subjects
English, Maths, Puzzles & Problem Solving
Deadline
16 October 2026
Entrance day
21 November 2026
Scholarship day
1 December 2026

Key dates

Important dates for all entry points

Each entry point has its own timeline. Use the admission selector above to view the key dates for your chosen route.

Key dates

Important dates for all entry points

Each entry point has its own timeline. Use the admission selector above to view the key dates for your chosen route.

4+

Reception · September 2027

  • Apply by (first round): Monday 26 October 2026
  • First-round assessments: week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
  • Second round: Spring Term 2027

7+

Year 3 · September 2027

  • Apply by (first round): Monday 26 October 2026
  • First-round assessments: week commencing Monday 2 November 2026
  • Second round: Spring Term 2027

11+

Year 7 · September 2027

  • UK application deadline: Friday 16 October 2026 (12 noon)
  • Entrance Day: Saturday 21 November 2026
  • Academic Scholarship Day (invitation only): Tuesday 1 December 2026
  • Co-curricular scholarship deadline: Monday 4 January 2027
  • Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarship Day: week commencing Monday 25 January 2027

Late applications may be possible; contact the Admissions team.

13+

Year 9 · September 2027

  • UK application and scholarship deadline: Wednesday 14 October 2026 (12 noon)
  • Entrance Examinations: Saturday 7 November 2026
  • Co-curricular Scholarship Days: week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
  • Academic Scholarship online assessments (invitation only): 16–17 November 2026

Sixth Form

Year 12 · September 2027

  • UK application and scholarship deadline: Wednesday 14 October 2026 (12 noon)
  • Entrance Day (UK candidates): Saturday 7 November 2026
  • Scholarships, Special Awards and Headmistress’ Awards Day: week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
  • Academic Scholarship online assessments (invitation only): 16–17 November 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Every Senior School applicant completes an entrance assessment and an interview. Prep School assessment varies by age, from informal sessions for the youngest children to an assessment day for Key Stage 2.

Last updated: 15 October 2026. Admissions information and dates may change. Please confirm current requirements and deadlines directly with Headington Rye Oxford before applying.