What we offer our girls is opportunity – the opportunity to be taught in a style that suits them. The opportunity to have their needs put first, always. The opportunity to challenge gender roles and stereotypes and thrive in areas they might never have dreamt of.
The opportunity to be taught and inspired by some of the best teachers in their fields and to achieve top academic results. To join, run and form teams, clubs and societies which fascinate, challenge and excite. To go places, see things, try things, meet people, learn, live, develop and mature.
Headington is a very special place and I feel proud and honoured to lead this exceptional community.
Founded more than 100 years ago, it is a constant source of amazement to me that our founders had both the courage and the foresight to establish a school for girls in the middle of the First World War. They understood that the world was changing forever; indeed early documents talk about providing ‘a sound education for girls to fit them for the demands and opportunities likely to arise after the war’. Fast forward 100 years and, whilst we have come a long way, there is still work to be done. We know your daughter’s future will be in a world filled with jobs and professions which do not yet exist and that she will have to find her way in a world where women still earn less than men for the same work. Everything we do at Headington is geared towards making her just a little bit more prepared for that future, whether that’s expanding her mind with the skills, knowledge and ability to lead in her field, or providing her with the emotional intelligence and sense of self-worth which will ensure she is ready for whatever her next challenge will be.
Headington is truly a wonderful place, with first-class facilities, excellent teachers and staff and outstanding academic results. However, it is the spirit of our girls which makes it so incredibly special. If you think your daughter could be one of them, we would love to welcome you to Headington for a taste of all we have to offer.
Best wishes
Mrs Caroline Jordan
Headmistress
