The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.6
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,150
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Jordan (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Headington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7TD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Headington Rye Oxford a selective school?
Yes. Headington Rye Oxford has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Headington Rye Oxford?
Headington Rye Oxford currently has 1,150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Headington Rye Oxford take?
Headington Rye Oxford caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Headington Rye Oxford?
Headington Rye Oxford is in Oxford, OX3 7TD, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Headington Rye Oxford have a sixth form?
Yes, Headington Rye Oxford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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