Greene's College Oxford vs Headington Rye Oxford

	G Greene's College Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom	H Headington Rye Oxford Oxford, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £3,900 - 32,700	Fees / year £15,351 - 30,783
Age range	Age range 14 - 19 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational, Girls School (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,075
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1967	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, England. The property is in the heart of the city and surrounded by university colleges. Greene's College Oxford operates from its Oxford campus. General Enquiries: +44 01865 66 44 00; Sixth Form Enquiries: +44 01865 66 44 40.	Location The school has two campuses in Headington, Oxford. The Prep School is on Pullens Lane (OX3 0BY) and the Senior School is on Headington Road (OX3 7TD).
Stages	Stages Independent sixth form college in Oxford offering A-level programmes. Study is delivered through one-to-one or small-group tutorials. Enrolment is possible at any time and progress is at the student's own pace.	Stages Prep School for ages 3–11 (co-educational) and Senior School for ages 11–18 (female).
School type	School type Independent sixth form college (tutorial college). Tutorials are conducted in the Socratic style with expert tutors. The college uses the tutorial method to deliver education and supports A-level study.	School type Independent day and boarding school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support SEND provision is available; 129 pupils require SEND support; 150 pupils speak English as an additional language.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation England
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Founded by evangelical Christians
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration fee (non-refundable): £1,200. - Re-registration fee (non-refundable): £450. Tuition fees (by programme / year group) — annual and per-term - A level (full-time, 30 academic weeks, 3 tutorials/week): Annual fee £28,680. Per term (three terms): £9,560 per term. - A level (full-time, 34 academic weeks, 3 tutorials/week): Annual fee £30,960. Per term (three terms): £10,320 per term. - GCSE (full-time, 30 academic weeks): Annual fee £32,700. Per term (three terms): £10,900 per term. Additional subject for GCSE: £4,875 per year (equivalent to £1,625 per term). - Foundation year (full-time): Programme fee from £23,900 per year. Additional subject: £9,900 per year. Per-term figures will correspond to standard term billing (fees are billed annually or termly in advance). - English language (IELTS) courses (25 academic weeks): Course fee £5,750 per course/programme. A level retake fees (full-time: prices shown by total weeks of study and number of subjects) - 34 academic weeks start (September/Michaelmas): 1 subject £11,400; 2 subjects £22,200; 3 subjects £30,960. - 30 academic weeks start (January/Hilary): 1 subject £9,900; 2 subjects £20,280; 3 subjects £28,680. - 20 academic weeks start (April/Trinity): 1 subject £7,000; 2 subjects £13,520; 3 subjects £19,120. - 10 academic weeks start: 1 subject £3,900; 2 subjects £6,900; 3 subjects £9,560. Supplementary / additional academic charges - Additional A level subject (30 academic weeks): £9,900 per year. - EPQ (includes 25 x 45-minute tutorials): £2,975 per year. - Additional individual tuition: £97 per tutorial. - Core Academic Skills Programme (CASP) (30-min session for 30 weeks): weekly £2,880; fortnightly £1,440; monthly £900. - Pastoral and Learning Support for SEND (PALSS) (one monthly 30-min session for 30 weeks): weekly £2,880; fortnightly £1,440; monthly £900. - Subject supplements (Economics, Computer Science, Digital Media, Drama, Music, Geography): £1,650 per year. - 30-week individual tuition supplement (guaranteed individual tuition per subject): £1,650. Science practicals (per subject): £950 per year. Social and cultural fee: £190. - English language (IELTS) supplement where listed: £5,750 per year. Tier 4 visa supplement for international students (Non-EU): £1,975 per year. Additional learning support from £950. Accommodation / boarding fees (where applicable) - Greene's arranges or recommends accommodation rather than operating on-site boarding. Host-family accommodation (where used) from £8,750 per year. Accommodation costs are charged in addition to tuition. - Partner and private student accommodation examples and indicative weekly prices seen in arrangements for students aged 17+: typical market examples listed by the college include properties from about £236 per week and studio options from about £309 per week (price varies by provider and room type). Accommodation providers and prices vary by property and age restrictions. Accommodation is not included in the tuition fees and is charged separately. Items not included in tuition fees / other costs - A level and GCSE public examination fees and examination centre charges. Supplementary individual tuition beyond packaged hours. Accommodation. Student or fee-refund insurance. Guardianship (compulsory for international students under 18). A level or GCSE textbooks, stationery, and some visits or student social events. These items are additional to the tuition figures above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: fees are payable either annually or termly in advance. Examinations are charged separately. - Payment by instalment is possible only by prior written agreement on a case-by-case basis; any such agreement must be in writing and additional charges for instalment arrangements may apply. - Late payments: the college reserves the right to charge interest on overdue sums at 2% per month (calculated daily) plus administration and recovery costs. Failure to pay may lead to refusal of attendance, withholding of examination access, or other contract remedies. - All listed fees may be subject to VAT where applicable; VAT treatment is adjusted if required by law and may change between booking and provision of services. Where VAT applies it will be charged in addition to the published fee unless explicitly stated otherwise. Refunds and cancellation - Registration fees are non-refundable. Fees for an agreed academic programme are not refundable except as specified in the college terms. Refunds for unused extras may be given or credited at the end of attendance but are net of any foreign-exchange losses and bank or card charges; a management charge of £150 may be deducted on cancellation refunds except where waived in specified circumstances. - Statutory right to cancel: Clients have the statutory right to cancel an agreement within 14 days of agreeing the Terms and Conditions; a refund will be made by the same method of payment within 14 days where this right is validly exercised. Fees for services already provided up to the time of cancellation must be paid. - Once educational services have commenced, fees are generally not refundable. Cases of serious illness or genuine hardship may be considered on written request. No refund is normally made for absence due to illness, visa refusal (except as specified in the terms), or voluntary discontinuation. Fee payment methods and practical notes - Payment methods accepted for college services and exam/proctoring payments include debit or credit card and bank transfer. Cheques and cash are not accepted for some services. Bank transfer and card payments are commonly used; any transfer costs or bank charges are the payer's responsibility. - Payments, refunds, and any third-party payments remain the responsibility of the named parents/clients unless the college has agreed otherwise in writing. Refunds will be net of card or transfer charges and any foreign-exchange losses. If you require these figures presented exactly as annual and per-term amounts for every programme listed above, the numbers included give both annual totals and (where applicable) a straightforward per-term division based on a three-term academic year. All figures are stated in GBP as published by the college for their current published academic fee schedule.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration/application fees apply at the point of application. For UK applicants the published registration fees (2024–25 schedule) are: Prep School (UK applicant) £95 + VAT; Senior School (UK applicant) £150 + VAT. - For overseas applicants the school's overseas-admissions guidance lists an application fee charged directly to overseas families of £180 for Prep-age candidates (Nursery to Year 6) and £300 for Senior School and Sixth Form overseas candidates. Tuition (termly and annual) — Day pupils - Reception: £5,117 per term — Annual total (three terms) £15,351. - Year 1–Year 2: £6,067 per term — Annual total £18,201. - Year 3–Year 4: £6,886 per term — Annual total £20,658. - Year 5–Year 6: £7,786 per term — Annual total £23,358. - Year 7–Year 11 (Senior School day): £9,346 per term — Annual total £28,038. - Sixth Form (current pupils): £9,346 per term — Annual total £28,038. Sixth Form direct entrants: £10,261 per term — Annual total £30,783. Tuition (termly and annual) — Boarding (Senior School & Sixth Form where applicable) - Half-weekly boarding (termly): Year 7–11 and Sixth Form current pupils £12,600 — Annual total £37,800. Sixth Form direct entrants £13,922 per term — Annual total £41,766. - Weekly boarding (termly): Year 7–11 and Sixth Form current pupils £15,773 — Annual total £47,319. Sixth Form direct entrants £17,488 per term — Annual total £52,464. - Full boarding (termly): Year 7–11 and Sixth Form current pupils £18,882 — Annual total £56,646. Sixth Form direct entrants £20,688 per term — Annual total £62,064. - Occasional boarding (subject to availability): charged at £120 per night (maximum of 8 nights per academic term). Nursery fees and pattern-based charges - Nursery fees are charged per term and vary by the pattern of attendance (mornings-only, full days or mixed combinations). Example per-term figures (selected examples from published schedule): 2 full days £2,199; 3 full days £3,199; 4 full days £4,027; 5 full days £4,546. Morning-only and mixed-session charges are published on the nursery fee schedule and Tax-Free Childcare can be accepted for Nursery fees. Deposits and Advance Fee - Prep School acceptance deposit (day): £500. - Senior School acceptance deposit (day): £1,000. Senior School boarding deposits (UK boarders): half-weekly £1,500; weekly £2,000; full £2,500. Overseas boarders' deposit: £3,250. An Advance Fee for overseas placements is recorded at £12,500. Deposits are generally credited against the final invoice but are non-refundable except in limited, published circumstances. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is divided into three equal parts and invoiced termly. Each term's fees fall due for payment on the first day of that term. Fees must be paid in full by direct debit or direct bank transfer on or before the first day of the term to which the invoice relates. Interest may be charged on late payments at a published rate (the school's contractual rate above its bank base rate). The school may refuse attendance, withhold references or take other contractual steps if fees are not paid. Fee payment options and related arrangements - Accepted methods include direct debit and direct bank transfer. Tax-Free Childcare payments can be used for Nursery fees, Aftercare and clubs outside the school day, and for Reception children who have not yet reached compulsory school age; childcare vouchers are accepted for Aftercare and clubs up to Year 10. The school operates a Fees in Advance (FIA) scheme under separate terms. The school may, at its discretion, agree alternative arrangements in writing. Supplemental charges and other regular additional costs - Optional extras and commonly charged supplemental items (examples, per term unless otherwise stated): - Senior School breakfast club: £236 per term. School supper: £6.20 per session. Individual music lessons (10×40 minutes): £540 per term. Instrument hire: wind £80, string £62 per term. Speech & Drama (10×30 minutes): £393 (individual) / £472 (pairs) per term. EAL group lessons: from £56 per hour (senior) / £52 per hour (prep). Aftercare: £7.50 per hour; full aftercare session (to 6.00 pm) £15; late-collection and emergency extension charges also apply. All optional extras are charged as supplemental charges and invoiced termly unless otherwise stated. Uniform and supplier - A school uniform is required for all pupils below Sixth Form. The school's specified uniform supplier is Stevensons (Oxford). A second‑hand uniform shop operates from the Prep School site. Specific items (blazer, pullover, tartan skirt or navy trousers, sports tops and socks) and transition arrangements to the unified Headington Rye Oxford uniform are set out in the published uniform policy. (Uniform item prices are set by the supplier and second‑hand shop; the school publishes the required list and supplier details.) Refunds, deposits and withdrawal terms - The acceptance deposit is ordinarily non‑refundable if a place is declined or a pupil fails to take up a place, except in limited circumstances where the school fills the vacancy and refunds the deposit less administrative costs. If you wish to withdraw a place before your child starts you must give a term's written notice or pay a term's fees in lieu of notice. After a child has started at the school, a term's notice in writing is required to withdraw a child (longer notice is required at certain key points such as end of Year 11), otherwise fees in lieu of notice become payable. Fees and supplemental charges will not be reduced or refunded for absence due to illness or any other reason; suspension, exclusion or removal from school does not entitle parents to a refund. For exceptional events outside either party's control there are specific contractual provisions that may allow pro‑rata adjustments or cancellation after prolonged disruption; these are subject to the terms set out in the school's contract. Other points of cost and concessions - Bursaries through the Headington Access Programme are available but are limited in scope (bursaries are typically for local day Sixth Form pupils and not generally available for boarding or Prep School). Pupils with a parent working in full‑time UK military or the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (posted overseas) may qualify for a 20% discount on fees. The school may waive application fees or deposits in exceptional cases of financial hardship as part of the financial assistance process. If you require the exact numeric totals listed above entered into a specific format for your database, use the per‑term figures provided (they are the published termly charges) and multiply by three to obtain the standard annual totals; the per‑term figures above are the published charge points for each category and are current for the September 2026 term schedule.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Headington Rye Oxford has five boarding houses: Davenport (Years 7–9), Hillstow (Years 9–11), Napier (Years 9–11), and Celia Marsh and MacGregor (Sixth Form). Davenport offers a mix of full, weekly and half-weekly boarding; Hillstow and Napier provide double or four-bed dorms for Years 9–11; Celia Marsh and MacGregor house Sixth Form students with single and double bedrooms and both day and boarding kitchen facilities.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Headington Rye Oxford uses a unified Headington Rye Oxford uniform. New pupils entering in September 2024 should purchase Headington Rye branded uniform, and from September 2026 all pupils are expected to wear Headington Rye Oxford uniform; a transition period allows some pupils to wear Rye St Antony uniform until mid-2026. The winter and summer uniform includes a light-blue blouse, a tartan skirt or navy trousers, a navy blazer, a navy pullover, and black shoes; Stevensons on Banbury Road supplies the uniform and there is a second-hand shop on the Prep site; Sixth Form dress is smart casual, with no compulsory uniform.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Boarding houses include kitchens for student use: Davenport has a kitchen for spare-time cooking, Hillstow and Napier feature fully equipped kitchens (Napier has two kitchens upstairs for hot drinks), and Celia Marsh and MacGregor have day and boarding kitchens as part of the Sixth Form facilities.
House system	House system —	House system Pupils are grouped into the Davenport, Hillstow and Napier houses for younger and middle years, with Celia Marsh and MacGregor as Sixth Form houses. Each house provides pastoral care and house staff, and Sixth Form houses offer a college-like atmosphere with dedicated study and social spaces.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Greene's Tutorial College is a private limited company limited by guarantee. It is situated in central Oxford in three separate but closely located buildings. Founded in 1967, the college is owned and governed by its two proprietors and managed by the principal. Proprietors: Mr Christopher Upton and Mr Matthew Uffindell.	Governance and ownership Headington School Oxford is a charitable trust overseen by a council of governors; the proprietor is Headington School Oxford Ltd. The merger with Rye St Antony School created Headington Rye Oxford, with plans for a single 3–18 site; on 10 April 2026 the company name changed from Headington Rye Oxford Limited to Headington School Oxford Limited, and the site is now known as Headington School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details GCSE programmes are offered in one-year and two-year formats with a personalised curriculum delivered through one-to-one and small-group tutorials, and a dedicated Personal Tutor for each student; the curriculum includes English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and the Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Modern & Classical Languages, with a pathway to A Levels.	Curriculum details Headington Rye Oxford provides a broad, balanced curriculum across linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education. It promotes intellectual and personal growth, enabling pupils to make the most of opportunities and to develop their talents. The curriculum offers breadth, balance and progression and provides access to a broad range of GCSE and A Level subjects with the option to specialise. Languages include English Language, English Literature, French, Spanish, German, Latin and Greek, with Italian added from 2025. The curriculum also covers Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Trilogy Science; Computing, Three‑Dimensional Design, Food Technology, Fashion and Fabric Design, Graphic Communication; Geography, History, Religious Studies and Classical Civilisation; plus a range of arts subjects such as Art, Drama and Music, and enrichment options including HPQ and Headington Rye Awards.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 1:1 to 1:3 student-to-teacher ratio.	Student teacher ratio 1:8 staff to pupil ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results GCSE results for 2026 show 61% of grades at 8 or 9, 78% at 7 or above, and about 20% of the year group achieved 8/9 grades or A* in all subjects. A Level results for 2026 show 65% of grades at A* to A and 89% at A* to B, with A* to A achieved in eight subjects. Subject-specific A Level achievements include 100% A* to A in Fine Art and Lens-based Media, and 100% A* to A in Politics, Spanish and Economics.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Greene's College Oxford reports progression to higher education at universities worldwide; examples include the University of London Institute in Paris.	Higher education progression Leavers destinations include universities around the world. In the UK, leavers go on to institutions such as Bristol, UCL and King's College London. In the US, graduates have joined Brown, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Yale, Harvard and NYU, among others.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and Headington Rye Awards in Creative Writing, Global Citizenship and Philosophy are offered. The school provides a wealth of supra-curricular enrichment opportunities, including cross-curricular links, educational visits, exchanges, lectures and workshops.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school uses tutorials with small groups or individuals, paired with dynamic feedback and weekly Personal Tutoring to guide each student. The wider curriculum includes regular Leadership sessions to prepare students for their future careers and a variety of student-led societies. The tutorial method fosters confidence, responsibility, and independence in students. Students have access to tutors and academic mentors through Greene's Online, which is available at any time. Learning is designed to support collaboration, critical thinking, and self-directed study.	Social & emotional learning Headington Rye Oxford School provides a supportive, stable, safe, secure, happy and purposeful atmosphere in which pupils can thrive academically, socially, personally and spiritually. There is a culture of positivity, praise, support and encouragement that rewards good behaviour. The School Code of Conduct requires kindness, respect and courtesy, and supports high expectations for learning and conduct. The school aims to develop pupils who are curious and creative, confident yet collaborative, courageous and compassionate—the 6 Cs—underpinning the Pupil Charter. Staff model positive behaviour and form-time, assemblies and co-curricular activity reinforce wellbeing and personal development, with pupils knowing where to turn for support.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Greene's offers an inclusive programme of study and does not discriminate against students with SEN or disabilities. The college identifies students with special educational needs and disabilities and ensures their needs are met. The SENCo may assess and specify elements of provision and involve outside agencies when appropriate. On onboarding, the college discusses short-term targets, teaching strategies, and the provision to be put in place, and may arrange referrals for specialist assessments. The Principal and Academic Director are responsible for provision; parents are informed of their child's needs and there is ongoing communication. The admissions and equal opportunities policies provide guidance for inclusion.	Special educational needs (SEN) 129 pupils require support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 150 pupils speak English as an additional language (EAL). There are policies and provisions in place to support both SEND and EAL, with appropriate arrangements for access to learning. Most EAL pupils do not have SEND, but where SEND is identified, EAL pupils have equal access to the school's SEND and learning support provision, and EAL pupils identified as Gifted and Talented have access to appropriate provision. The Senior School also maintains a SEND policy aligned with school-wide safeguarding and inclusion practices.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Greene's welcomes international students and requires sufficient English language competence. Normally students should have been educated in English for at least two years before joining, or achieve an IELTS score of 5.5. English proficiency is assessed as part of the admissions process.	English as an additional language A third of our children speak more than one language, and around 30 languages are spoken at the school, with EAL pupils integral to the inclusive community. A pupil is recorded as EAL if their home language is known to be other than English. The aim is to meet the full range of EAL needs and promote equality of integration, access and opportunity for all learners learning English as an additional language. To maximise access, some pupils at early stages of English may receive 1:1 or small group lessons with the EAL teacher, usually 2 x 30 minute lessons per week, while more advanced learners are supported in-class by teachers and learning assistants. Resources include vocabulary development strategies, translations where appropriate, and a range of bilingual or multilingual materials; assessment on entry determines whether a pupil is EAL Fluent or EAL Support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Greene's recognises the strains study can place on students' mental health. The College offers structured and ad hoc counselling sessions through the Mental Health Lead. Personal Tutors and staff may refer students for access to these sessions, and parents may request contact as needed. This provision provides frontline guidance for studies and is not a substitute for professional counselling or psychiatric services.	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is central to school life, with Headington Rye Oxford aiming to provide a supportive, stable, safe and happy environment that fosters pupils' social, personal and spiritual development. The 6 Cs—Curious, Creative, Confident, Collaborative, Courageous and Compassionate—underpin the school's approach to pupil development and character. The school maintains pastoral structures across both prep and senior stages, with regular opportunities in form time, assemblies and the co-curriculum to support mental wellbeing. Pupils have access to multiple sources of support, including a safeguarding framework and staff who listen and respond promptly to concerns. Boarders have additional pastoral support and access to independent listeners as needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Greene's has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Academic Director, Grant Connor) and deputies who hold current safeguarding training. New staff receive safeguarding induction, and safeguarding training is updated at least every three years. The College follows procedures to report concerns to the Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and maintains confidential records. The safeguarding policy covers safeguarding in online settings, allegations against staff, and whistleblowing. The policy was adopted in August 2025 and will be reviewed in August 2026.	Safeguarding The safety and welfare of all pupils at Headington Rye Oxford School is our highest priority. The policy applies equally to EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5. In safeguarding matters the School follows the procedures of the local safeguarding boards and Department for Education guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children. The Safeguarding Team is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, with Deputy DSLs and Heads of relevant areas, and Online Safety is overseen by designated coordinators. The DSLs can be contacted during school hours, and the governing body designates senior staff to lead safeguarding and child protection. The School provides multiple channels for pupils to seek help, and staff are trained to respond promptly to concerns.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is Oxford's oldest tutorial college. It is located at 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, England. The school blends small group or individual tutorials with dynamic feedback on learning and weekly Personal Tutoring to ensure personalised guidance. Students have access to inspirational tutors, academic mentors, and Greene's Online, an online learning resource, at any time and from any location. The wider curriculum includes regular Leadership sessions to prepare students for their future careers alongside a wide variety of student-led societies.	Facilities overview The school sits on a 12-acre site in Headington, Oxford. It provides a Forest School site, a sports hall, playing fields, floodlit all-weather AstroTurf pitches, a performance space and a music school, specialist art and design technology facilities, a food and technology kitchen, and specialist science facilities. Prep students also benefit from access to Senior School facilities nearby, including the Swimming Pool, Dance & Fitness Centre, Theatre and other sports facilities. The facilities support curriculum delivery across arts, science, and design technology and provide spaces for performance and physical education.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The Prep School has its own playing fields and indoor sports amenities, and access to extensive Senior School facilities across the road. Prep facilities include playing fields, a netball court, a large gym and a performance space with sprung floor. Senior School facilities available to the Prep School include a 25m indoor pool, floodlit all-weather AstroTurf pitches, floodlit tennis courts and a Dance and Fitness Centre. These facilities support physical education lessons, clubs and inter-school activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school uses small group or individual tutorials with dynamic feedback on learning and weekly Personal Tutoring to ensure personalised guidance. Greene's Online is a custom-built online platform where students can upload their work, review their assessments, and receive live feedback. The tutorial method emphasizes independent study and is delivered by Oxford-based tutors. The school has almost 55 years of tutoring experience. Examples of teaching come from tutors who are based at the University of Oxford, such as Angus, who lectures in English Literature at Oxford.	Academic facilities Art, Drama and Music facilities include specialist art and design technology facilities with a dedicated light and airy Art Room. A generous performance space for Music, Dance and Drama includes a 300-seat auditorium with racked seating, full lighting rigging, stage and backstage area. Two fully-equipped Music Rooms and dedicated music practice rooms support classroom learning and lessons. Specialist science facilities back up science teaching, and the Library sits at the heart of the Prep with well-stocked books, CDs and DVDs, quiet reading spaces, reserved work stations and a catalogue system. Timetabled weekly library lessons are led by a qualified teacher and support independent research; the Library also hosts events for National Poetry Day and World Book Day.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Leadership sessions are part of the wider curriculum. There is a wide variety of student-led societies. The wider curriculum includes regular Leadership sessions to prepare students for their future careers alongside a wide variety of student-led societies.	Extra curricular facilities Forest School outdoor learning is available on the site, and the Prep offers access to performing arts spaces including music rooms and a theatre environment. The Prep uses the Senior School Theatre and other facilities for performances and events, supporting a broad program of arts, drama and music through specialist facilities and venues.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Edward Greene established Greene's in Oxford in 1967 and moved to the 17th‑century Pembroke Street premises soon after. The property, in the heart of the city and surrounded by university colleges, is Greene's home today and has inspired eminent academics for centuries. Greene's is the oldest tutorial college in Oxford, and quite possibly in the U.K., having changed owners only once. The spelling Greene's stems from the founder's family name, and the college is focused on innovation to prepare students for the 21st and 22nd centuries.	History The school was founded in 1915. It moved to its present site in Oxford in 1929. The school operates as a charitable trust overseen by a council of governors. It is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 with neighbouring prep and senior sites.
Community	Community The student life at Greene's is vibrant with clubs including the Student Social Committee, Film Podcast, Photography, Anime and more, complemented by trips to museums, cinemas, the opera and escape rooms. The Student Social Committee is the voice of the student body, with elections for roles such as President, Vice President, and various secretarial posts. Clubs are student‑led and new clubs can be formed in coordination with the Student Experience Officer. There are trips and visits throughout the year to the University of Oxford, online murder mystery games, operas such as La Traviata and The Magic Flute, pizza parties and escape room outings, plus temporary membership to The Oxford Union for Greene's students.	Community Headington School Oxford maintains an active community with a calendar of events. The school has hosted combined HPQ and EPQ presentations and a Leavers' Day for the Sixth Form. Headington Connect provides online networking for Sixth Formers, alumnae and parents. News and events pages showcase student performances and activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents Page includes a Parent Charter, detailing expectations such as treating all members with respect, seeking peaceful solutions, attending meetings, and reading progress slips and reports on Greene's Online. It explains how to communicate with Greene's, including contact via staff and the Academic Director, and notes that meetings with staff are pre‑arranged. There are two main parents' evenings per year (Michaelmas and Trinity) to meet the Academic Director, with information shared via newsletters and the online portal; a virtual college space supports online parents' evenings as well. The page also covers complaints procedures and general contact details.	Parent teacher association Headington Association is the network for current and former parents, alumnae and friends. The school is actively developing its parent and alumni engagement through development roles and by strengthening alumni networks. The Head of Development and Engagement role emphasizes engaging with the Headington community and family networks. Headington Connect links parents with the Sixth Form and alumnae. The school communicates with parents through events and updates that support student opportunities.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Clubs include Debating and Coding, and Chess is offered as part of Greene's extracurricular program. Weekly clubs support critical thinking, problem solving, and academic engagement beyond tutorials. Trips to museums and the University of Oxford provide cultural and academic enrichment.	Academic & intellectual The school provides a curriculum that gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education. The curriculum aims to promote intellectual and personal growth so pupils can make the most of opportunities, develop their intellect and talents, and gain the confidence for lifelong independent learning. Headington Rye Oxford School seeks to develop lively and enquiring minds, breadth of knowledge, a flexible outlook, and skills of innovation, enterprise and leadership. The core habits of mind embedded in the curriculum are Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Compassion, Confidence and Courage.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Photography and Film Podcast are weekly clubs, with Anime also on offer, plus Chocolate-making Masterclasses. These activities provide creative outlets alongside academic study.	Arts & creative The curriculum includes Art, Three Dimensional Design, Textile Design, Music, Drama, Dance and Food Technology. These subjects form part of GCSE options and the wider curriculum, supporting creative expression across the arts. Headington Rye also provides supra-curricular enrichment opportunities such as lectures, workshops, cultural visits and foreign exchanges. Facilities support Music, Art, Drama and Dance with dedicated spaces and performance venues to nurture creative work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Trips to the opera La Traviata and The Magic Flute broaden cultural exposure. Students also take tours to the University of Oxford to explore the city and its institutions.	Cultural & language The linguistic programme includes English Language, French, Spanish, German, Latin and Greek. From Year 9 onward pupils select from a broad range of GCSE subjects, with continued emphasis on language study as part of a diverse curriculum. The school offers Modern and Classical languages and supports cross-cultural experiences through foreign exchanges and community engagement. Italian is being introduced from 2025, expanding language options further.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Student Social Committee is at the heart of Greene's social life. Members can run for elected roles such as President, Vice President, Social and Cultural Secretary, Treasurer, and Media and Publicity Officer.	Social & hobbies The school operates a competitive house system that provides leadership opportunities for Middle School and Sixth Formers, including organising events from inter-house poetry slams to sports. Form Captains act as spokespersons, and Prefects provide additional leadership roles across year groups. There are extensive supra-curricular opportunities, including cross-curricular links, educational visits, and cultural activities that enrich social and hobby interests. These structures foster collaboration, debate and student-led initiatives.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school supports community and service through Diversity Champions and Diversity Ambassadors, with involvement in charity activities and school-wide social responsibility initiatives. There are links with the local community and opportunities to engage in civic and charitable activities as part of the school's broader ethos.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities exist through the Student Social Committee, with elected roles including President, Vice President, Social and Cultural Secretary, Treasurer, and Media and Publicity Officer.	Leadership & professional Leadership and enterprise are emphasised across the curriculum, with explicit opportunities to develop leadership skills and have a voice in school life. Careers guidance and external talks support preparation for higher education and professional pathways. Roles such as Form Captains, Prefects and House leadership provide practical leadership experience within the school.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Weekly clubs, social events, and outdoor sports contribute to a vibrant lifestyle and wellbeing. Trips to museums, cinemas, and the opera also support social engagement outside study.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school aims to develop a healthy lifestyle and safe environment for all pupils, with social interaction fostering wellbeing and interpersonal skills. Medical care, nutrition, accommodation and pastoral care meet national standards and are provided to support boarders' welfare. The PSHE and pastoral programme emphasizes safe relationships, personal health and wellbeing, and informed decision-making.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Mandarin Chinese is taught. Shelley provides Mandarin Chinese tuition and has taught many private students from early years to adults, and from beginner to advanced levels. Mandarin Chinese is offered as a language option at Greene's College Oxford.	Language provision The school teaches a language from a choice of French, German and Spanish in Year 7, increasing to two languages by Year 8. In the Sixth Form, languages include French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Classical Greek and Latin. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for pupils whose first language is not English, with an EAL Coordinator and weekly lessons, to support access to the curriculum and integration into school life, identified via the Oxford Placement Test. New Sixth Form entrants who do not have GCSE English are prepared for IELTS.
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Accreditations	Accreditations Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Educational Oversight full inspection 2021: quality of education exceeds expectations; standards for educational oversight met; quality is excellent. ISI Educational Oversight extended monitoring visit 2023: quality of the curriculum, teaching and learners' achievements is excellent; welfare including health and safety is excellent; governance and leadership and management is excellent; all standards met.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 - Initial Enquiry and Research. The first step is to research Greene's diverse and flexible academic portfolio. The core provision is university-style sixth form education centred on A-Level qualifications, with pathways including a two-year A level programme, a one-year intensive option, and an A level Retake programme. GCSE and IGCSE courses are available as two-year or one-year options, alongside a GCSE retake programme. The one-year University Foundation Programme helps international students acclimise to the UK education system and improve English language proficiency, and there are other programmes including Online Sixth Form, Gap Year Programme, Extra Tuition, Revision Courses, diplomas in Geoscience, Hospitality, and Sports Management, and a Medical School Application Course delivered in partnership with UniAdmissions.	Admissions 1. Apply and pay the registration fee. Submit the online application form and pay the Registration Fee for 2024-2025: Prep School UK £95 + VAT; Prep School Overseas £150 + VAT; Senior School UK £150 + VAT; Senior School Overseas £250 + VAT. 2. Entrance assessments and interviews. Prep School entry (Nursery to Year 2) is determined by a visit or virtual meeting; Reception uses emergent tasks; Years 3–6 entry is by assessment in Mathematics, English and Non‑Verbal Reasoning plus an interview and a day with peers. Senior School entry (Year 7/11+, Year 9/13+, Year 12/16+) involves entrance papers, interviews and, for overseas applicants, remote assessments where appropriate. 3. Language, EAL and international considerations. English as an Additional Language is assessed; candidates may take the OUP language test and EAL lessons are compulsory and chargeable if needed. International candidates may be interviewed and assessed remotely and there is no requirement to use an agent unless language support is needed. 4. Decisions and offers. After the relevant entrance examinations, results, interviews and reports are reviewed by a panel; offers are sent by e‑letter, usually within three weeks of the entrance day; in some cases, candidates may be invited to join a waiting list. 5. Appeals and progression. If a decision is contested, parents may appeal via the Director of Marketing and Admissions; the Headmistress's decision is final. 6. Transition and additional information. Transition events help prep pupils familiarise themselves with the Senior School; international and additional considerations are addressed through the admissions team as needed.
Scholarships	Scholarships A limited number of academic scholarships are available for A-level study and the Geoscience Diploma, offering a fee reduction of up to 40%. Scholarship applicants are required to submit a personal statement, provide academic references, and attend an interview.	Scholarships Scholarships recognise merit and offer opportunities to develop in the chosen area; most scholarships do not carry a financial award, but there are special academic and music scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+; music scholarships may include free tuition for a musical instrument. Scholarship holders benefit from the school's enrichment and extension programmes. Scholarship candidates may also apply for means‑tested support worth up to 100% of day fees. Financial assistance through the Headington Rye Access Programme (HRAP) can provide up to 100% of day fees for Year 7 (11+) and up to 50% for Year 9 (13+); HRAP awards are separate from the scholarships programme and are means‑tested. Financial assistance for Prep School or boarding fees is not available; HRAP awards are confidential and based on entrance performance and family circumstances.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist In some cases, suitable applicants may be asked to join a waiting list.
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