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Headington Rye Oxford Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Headington Rye Oxford is an other independent not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 1150 pupils, and a capacity of 1528 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

1,150

Pupils

1,528

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Headington Rye Oxford Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Headington Rye Oxford?

The catchment area for Headington Rye Oxford is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Headington Rye Oxford is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Oxfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Headington Rye Oxford: 1528 places, 75% filled: places available

Headington Rye Oxford has a published admission number of 1528 places. 1150 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1528 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oxfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Oxfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Headington Rye Oxford: School Information

Full address
Headington Road, Oxford, OX3 7TD
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
123290

Other Not applicable Schools in Oxford

If Headington Rye Oxford is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Headington Rye Oxford by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Headington Rye Oxford

What is the catchment area for Headington Rye Oxford?

The catchment area for Headington Rye Oxford is the geographic zone Oxfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Headington Rye Oxford oversubscribed?

Headington Rye Oxford has a capacity of 1528 places and currently has 1150 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oxfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Headington Rye Oxford?

Headington Rye Oxford is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Headington Rye Oxford cover?

Headington Rye Oxford is a not applicable school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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