INTRODUCTION
Strategic Aims
Headington Rye Oxford aims to:
- provide a stimulating, enriching and forward-thinking environment for all pupils where achievement, enterprise, creativity and leadership are nurtured and developed.
- encourage, challenge and value each individual, promoting honesty, openness, tolerance and understanding.
- cultivate self-confidence, independence and responsibility, equipping students for an active and positive role in an ever changing world.
- benefit our local community by providing access to educational resources, expertise and facilities.
Values
Headington Rye Oxford is a school with deep roots and a modern outlook. With origins in Headington School (founded in 1915) and Rye St Antony (founded in 1930), both schools were established to provide a forward-thinking education, preparing children for the world they were growing up in. Today, as one school, we remain committed to that vision. Our pupils face a very different set of challenges, and we aim to equip them with the thinking skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities they need to succeed in life.
Our outdoor learning programme is a growing part of this approach, helping pupils to build independence, resilience and a strong connection to the world around them. We aspire for our pupils to be fully prepared to take on the challenges they may face and to thrive, wherever life takes them.
We provide the best possible environment for teaching and learning through first-class resources and facilities, encouraging academic rigour, independence and initiative at all ages. Above all, we want every child to feel confident in who they are and supported in who they are becoming. We are committed to helping each pupil flourish, enabling them to aim high, grow as individuals and be who they want to be.
Ethos
Happy children thrive
Headington Rye Oxford Prep School is a happy place where we know and value each pupil as an individual. We introduce pupils to a wealth of experiences, discovering and developing individual interests and enthusiasms, playing to their strengths and celebrating them so that they flourish.
Our aim is to provide an outstanding education with wide-ranging opportunities which satisfy the pupils’ natural curiosity and passions. We encourage them to take risks and to embrace the learning opportunities, from experiencing failure within a supportive environment to welcoming problem-solving opportunities which can be unravelled by thinking critically and creatively and working collaboratively with others. Additionally, our expansive grounds and outdoor learning programme complement and enhance the educational experiences within 'the classroom'.
There is a strong sense of community at Headington Rye Oxford Prep School. Our pupils form lasting friendships and develop excellent social and communication skills. They are encouraged to think of others and make a positive contribution to their community and environment whilst also developing a global awareness.
This ethos is encompassed by our school mascot Edwina Bear.
B – Be kind E – Enjoy learning A – Aim high R – take a Risk
Key Prep School dates 2025-2026
The school calendar is available online at here and provides you with accurate and up-to-date details of all school events, trips and fixtures. Please do check it regularly for the latest information.
