As the Sixth Form curriculum is challenging, we ask for a minimum entry requirement of at least a GCSE grade 7 in your chosen A Level subjects, or, for Sixth Form only subjects, a 7 in facilitating subjects. A list of these can be found here. Girls should achieve a minimum of three 7s (or equivalent). Current pupils should not worry about these entry grades, as the vast majority will make these with ease. We will always discuss individual cases and aim to work with you to devise a suitable Sixth Form programme of study.
You can choose the subjects that you would like to study from the extensive range of A Level subjects on offer. If you plan to follow the A Level programme, you are welcome to start with four A Level subjects rather than three, particularly if you are uncertain of what the best combination for you is.
The timetable will then be constructed around your choices. If you change your mind at a later date, it may be possible to change your subject choices provided the timetable can accommodate them. As your first year of Sixth Form study progresses, if you initially selected four A Levels, you may decide to drop one to focus on three subjects instead. We will be able to guide you in making that decision.
You may also be interested in combining an A Level choice with one of our alternative qualifications.
External applicants
If you are currently studying at another school and would like to apply to enter the Sixth Form at Headington Rye Oxford, please see our website for information about Open Days which will give you a flavour of life in the Sixth Form and the chance to hear from current girls and staff.
Non GCSE applicants
Headington Rye Oxford welcomes girls from all over the world, including those who do not take GCSEs or other formal qualifications at age 16. For such candidates, the following requirements apply:
- For creative subjects (Art, Dance, Drama, Fashion Textiles, Lens-Based Media and Music), you may submit a significant portfolio of work, which can include photographic and video evidence, or graded Dance/ Music/ Speech and Drama exams
- For Maths, Sciences and essay subjects, offers will be made on the basis of our own assessments, school reports and subject specialist interviews
Our selection procedure is based on:
- selection interviews (either in person or via Skype for some overseas applicants)
- a report from your current school
- for UK girls and overseas GCSE applicants, at least a grade 7 in your chosen A Level subjects*
- for subjects not previously studied, a 7 in facilitating subjects
- performance in our General Entrance Exams
- a computer-based English language test (for applicants who do not speak English as a first language)
* different requirements apply for our alternative qualifications. You can find out more here.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for Sixth Form students, both for internal and external candidates.
Our scholarship programme is based solely on merit. Most scholarships do not provide any fee reduction or financial reward but, at 16+, Special Scholarship Awards are offered to the most exceptional internal or external candidates. In addition to a place on the relevant scholarship programme, offering mentoring, master classes and workshops, our special awards are worth 10 per cent of tuition fees and can be means-tested up to 100 per cent of tuition fees* as required. At Sixth Form level, we offer the following scholarships:
- Academic
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
In addition, one Special Award will be presented in each of the following categories:
- Academic
- Music
- Sport
- Rowing
- Carol Oster Warriner Award
Being awarded a scholarship is considered a great achievement and awards are made to recognise enthusiasm, excellence and the potential to be a leader in the scholar’s area of expertise. For further information, please consult our Scholarships Booklet or contact Mr Alex Thomson for Academic Scholarships or Mr Simon Hawkes for all other scholarships.
