Headington School Oxford Limited

Also known as: Headington Rye Oxford Limited

Provision of education for day and boarding pupils. Additionally, the provision of welfare support to pupils' education.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of education for day and boarding pupils. Additionally, the provision of welfare support to pupils' education.

Grants

Headington School Oxford Limited makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £27,057,534; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and the general public
What it supports: education and training

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£28,817,855

Latest Expenditure

£27,057,534

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £662,180

Charitable Activities £27,022,021

Other Trading £763,178

Investments £283,086

Other Income £87,390

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,234,576

Raising Funds £822,958

Governance £166,482

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£28,817,855	£27,057,534	£26,234,576	£45,371,259	£44,811,757	422 / 9
2024	£34,968,275	£25,414,921	£24,688,918	£42,648,904	£42,077,435	413 / 13
2023	£24,288,917	£22,546,369	£21,936,955	£33,065,209	£32,701,430	382 / 7
2022	£23,585,610	£20,663,686	£20,063,988	£31,334,061	£30,945,018	371 / 14
2021	£20,086,254	£18,733,871	£18,376,383	£28,449,436	£28,093,003	368 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Headington School Oxford Limited

What does Headington School Oxford Limited do?

Provision of education for day and boarding pupils. Additionally, the provision of welfare support to pupils' education.

How much income did Headington School Oxford Limited report in 2025?

Headington School Oxford Limited reported total income of £28.82m and reported expenditure of £27.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Headington School Oxford Limited?

Headington School Oxford Limited has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Headington School Oxford Limited registered as a charity?

Headington School Oxford Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1966 as charity number 309678. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Headington School Oxford Limited?

Headington School Oxford Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Headington School Oxford Limited operate?

Headington School Oxford Limited operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Headington School Oxford Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Headington School Oxford Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309678.