Why Headington Boarding?

Because we know that all families are different, we try to be as flexible as possible in what we offer, while making sure that we keep each girl’s best interests at the heart of what we do. There’s a range of different boarding opportunities to choose from, with full, weekly, half-weekly and occasional boarding on offer. Each has benefits to pupils and parents and fits the needs of the individual. There’s flexibility within that too – as a half-weekly boarder, your daughter can stay for an extra night at the beginning or end of the week if it suits your family.

Whether your daughter is an occasional boarder or full, whether she boards just for her Sixth Form years or throughout her time at Headington, she will be welcomed as part of our lively, diverse and supportive boarding family, forming lasting bonds with girls from all over the world. The memories and friendships your daughter makes as a boarder will be with her forever and we are privileged to be part of such a special time in her life.

Boarders enjoy a variety of food options, with different diets and preferences catered for. There are also termly suppers with an international theme and special house suppers where girls select the theme and menu.

At Headington Rye Oxford we are committed to providing a stimulating, enriching and empowering education for all boarders, whatever their background. We want each boarder to develop an enquiring mind and the confidence to tackle new things. Our goal is that each boarder will achieve beyond her expectations and become independent in her thinking and learning. Headington Rye boarders are expected to be compassionate, while retaining the confidence to put forward their own point of view. Boarding at Headington Rye aims to create a secure and well-organised environment where girls can learn to live and work happily alongside one another. We believe that social interaction develops interpersonal skills and teaches the value of both giving and receiving. We strive for every boarder to be healthy and to feel safe, to promote the wellbeing of every boarder.

Boarding at Headington is designed to enable all members of the community to facilitate the implementation of the school aims and is compliant with the National Minimum Boarding Standards:

• Create a safe and considerate environment where each pupil feels valued and cared for and promote an ethos of kindness and respect.
• Engage students in opportunities for teamwork and leadership roles through which pupils are able to develop self-confidence and the ability to work as an individual as well as a part of a team.
• Offer a stimulating and attractive range of activities and experiences for the enrichment of each girl.
• Encourage integration between day and boarding students and promote genuine cultural diversity; boarders work together to support and respect each other, and appreciate the rich diversity of cultural backgrounds.
• Provide levels of medical care, nutrition, accommodation and pastoral care that comply with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools and exceed them wherever possible.