Greene's College Oxford and Headington Rye Oxford are both in Oxford, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Greene's College Oxford also offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Headington Rye Oxford also offers EYFS. Published annual fees are £3,900 - 32,700 at Greene's College Oxford and £15,351 - 30,783 at Headington Rye Oxford, which puts Headington Rye Oxford roughly 26% higher. Greene's College Oxford takes pupils from 14 to 19, and Headington Rye Oxford from 3 to 18.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
1,075
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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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
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
SEND provision is available; 129 pupils require SEND support; 150 pupils speak English as an additional language.
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)
- 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
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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
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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
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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.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
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Waitlist
In some cases, suitable applicants may be asked to join a waiting list.
