Headington Rye Oxford

Huge congratulations to all our sixth formers on a spectacular set of A Level results! They're among the best ever recorded by our pupils, with an incredible 65% of all grades at A*-A. Thirty-eight pupils, 36 per cent of the year group, achieved A*s or As in all their subjects while nine of those recorded three or more A*s. Across the year group of 106 pupils, 89 per cent of exams were graded at A*-B.

There were a range of impressive results in different subject areas. There were A*s across the board for Fine Art and Photography students while all of those studying Computer Science, Drama, Latin, Politics, Spanish and Textiles achieved an A or A*. There were also fantastic results in the BTEC in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, with 71 per cent of the cohort achieving a double Distinction or higher - the equivalent of two As at A Level.

Many of those achieving highly have demonstrated exceptional leadership during their time at Headington Rye, including our Head Girl Trio, who achieved an incredible eight A*s, an A and a B between them.

For several members of the School’s Boat Club, excellent results were the icing on the cake following a string of medals and titles this summer, with the First Eight taking the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy for the third consecutive year at Henley Royal Regatta this summer along with a series of GB medals for individuals at the Coupe de la Jeunesse and World Rowing U19 GB Championships. Read more: https://www.headingtonrye.org/news/fantastic-results-for-a-level-students/

Wishing the incredible Class of 2026 all the very best as they receive their A Level results tomorrow!

Your hard work, resilience and spirit have inspired us all, we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved. Go out and shine, your future is bright! ✨

This summer term, Year 8 travelled to Croyde in Devon for a fun-filled residential by the coast. The girls enjoyed three days of coasteering, surfing, beach volleyball and hiking. 🏕️🏄‍♀️🥾

A fun time was had by all, the local ice cream industry received a large boost, a new record was set for packing 39 tents into a minibus in the rain and only one flip flop was lost, we're already looking forward to next year!

Throughout the Summer Term Year 8 pupils had the chance to experience a taste of what CCF (Combined Cadet Force) offers.

The girls learnt drill, put on camouflage face paint, built a shelter, learnt archery and much more.

CCF provides an opportunity to take part in a range of different activities, work as a team and take on leadership roles, all useful life skills.

We can't believe it has already been a month since Foundation Day and the end of term!

What a wonderful way to celebrate another incredible School year, coming together as a School community for a service reflecting on our history while looking to the future, entertainment from our amazing performers and lots of fun and games for families to take part in. 🎉

Congratulations to Victoria, Year 11, who was selected to represent the UK team at the International Liguistics Olympiad in Romania this summer.

This is an extraordinary achievement that reflects her exceptional dedication, perseverance and analytical thinking. Linguistics is far more than learning languages; it is about using logic, patience and problem-solving skills to uncover the patterns of unfamiliar languages and gain insights into different cultures.

Victoria qualified after taking part in the UK Linguistics Olympiad, an event which saw nine Headington Rye pupils taking part. Well done also to Lily and Snow, Year 12, who both earned a Bronze Award in the Advanced competition.

To find out more, head to: https://www.headingtonrye.org/news/uk-linguistics-olympiad/

In the Summer Term, Year 7 visited visited Bletchley Park for a workshop on Codes and Ciphers, a guided tour of the park and an opportunity to explore the exhibitions about the World War II code breaking operation.

Pupils really enjoyed using a replica of the Enigma machine and finding out about Bletchley Park's part in the D-Day Landings.

This was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to see how Mathematics is used in real-life, particularly in cyber security.

We recently welcomed Box House Theatre for an exciting workshop with our Drama Scholars and A Level Drama students.

The day opened with a performance of 'Twisted Tales' from the Box House actors, who demonstrated the creativity and versatility of platform theatre. Following the performance, scholars took part in a practical workshop where they learnt how to create compelling theatre using only a simple platform space and their imaginations.

To find out more, head to: https://www.headingtonrye.org/news/drama-scholars-workshop/

Our Year 12 students delivered the final part of their Extended Project Qualification - their presentation - to an audience of teachers, friends and parents. The EPQ is designed to develop independent research and evaluation skills, the quality of the projects discussed was phenomenal.

Issues such as whether the US should continue to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to reduce recidivism rates were probed, demonstrating the students' phenomenal grasp of complex issues and topics.

The Higher Project Qualification, HPQ, similarly showcased the outstanding efforts of the Year 10 pupils as the boards in the main hall showcased their own research projects.

Congratulations to all of the pupils who have put so much time and energy into their projects.

Meet Octavia - Year 12 Drama Scholar and Poet Laureate.

https://www.headingtonrye.org/student-story/meet-octavia/