Rye St Antony School

Rye St Antony is a small independent school in Headington, Oxford.

We have been educating the individual for over 90 years and encourage every pupil to be ambitious in their goals, curious in their learning and, most importantly, to be themselves in every way. The nurturing and inspiring environment that is Rye means that everyone is welcome, and everyone is successful.

Our educational model inspires pupils to discover new things, to be brave and to aim high. We foster the well-being of everyone within an exciting, challenging, and supportive environment. We recognise commitment, hard work and success, and set ourselves the challenge to develop everyone’s talents to the full. ‘The Rye Way’ ensures that all learning is inspiring, interactive and challenge each individual, enabling all pupils to develop their talents and fulfil their potential. Pupils are motivated to develop their skills, be positively competitive and to develop a growth mindset where ambition holds no bounds. We are proud of the successes of all our pupils, and our alumni continue to inspire current pupils today.

Founded with a Catholic ethos, the Christian values of respect, dignity and tolerance continue to underpin school life today. Rye pupils have faith in each other and faith in themselves and their abilities. They are fully involved in all aspects of the school community, leading societies, activities, and School Council to name a few. The nurturing and inspiring environment that is Rye means that everyone is welcome, and everyone is successful.

‘Be Well, Do Well’ – If our young people are healthy and happy mentally, they will achieve higher results. The enrichment programme, with which each pupil engages at Rye, shapes them as an individual, brings out their confidence, helps them develop new skills, and offers them a time to be themselves. Enrichment boosts mental wellbeing and offers positive engagement in a new and exciting venture. With dedicated daily time, our enrichment programme offers something for everyone, and for those who want more, there is a wealth of activities after school and at weekends.

Our approach to education is part of the Rye family philosophy which has been passed down from generation to generation ever since the school opened in 1930. You will find our approach refreshingly different – when we say pupils’ happiness, identity and fulfilment comes first, we really mean it. Rye pupils are encouraged to be themselves and to reach for stars.

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Address Pullen's Lane, Oxford
OX3 0BY

Essentials

Head Sarah Davis

Age range 3 - 18
Day / Boarding
- Day
- Full Boarding
- Weekly Boarding
- Flexi Boarding
Religious affiliation Lay-Catholic

Exams
14+ GCSE, IGCSE
16+ BTEC or NVQ, A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Fees (per term) September 2020 - July 2021
Prep/Junior School
- Day: £3,290 - £4,350
- Boarding: £7,560 - £8,000
Senior School
- Day: £5,465
- Boarding: £8,880 - £9,335
Sixth Form
- Day: £5,465
- Boarding: £8,880 - £9,335
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Exams
- Exams
- 14+ GCSE, IGCSE
- 16+ BTEC or NVQ, A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Fees (per term)
- Fees (per term) September 2020 - July 2021
- Prep/Junior School
  - Day: £3,290 - £4,350
  - Boarding: £7,560 - £8,000
- Senior School
  - Day: £5,465
  - Boarding: £8,880 - £9,335
- Sixth Form
  - Day: £5,465
  - Boarding: £8,880 - £9,335
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Bursaries & Scholarships

One of Rye St Antony’s unique strengths is its ability to recognise, develop and nurture its girls’ individual talents. Pupils at Rye have the chance to explore and develop their talents and passions, to be curious in their learning and to be bold in their aspirations.

Each year, current and new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+ are invited to apply for one of our scholarship programmes. Scholars are leaders in their field. Academic scholars achieve excellent academic results in a range of subjects or show flair in one area, and help others to aspire to achieve their best.

Sports scholars inspire others to participate in a range of sports and activities; they love to represent the school, showing sportsmanship and leadership. Our Creative and Performing Arts scholars are not only superb performers and artists, but they help lead rehearsals and clubs, whilst exhibiting their own work in special performances and exhibitions. Scholarships not only help recognise and develop the scholar’s own talents, but demonstrate a level of excellence to which others aspire and offer the holder opportunities to develop leadership skills. A scholarship gives a girl confidence and empowers her to follow her dreams, challenge herself and most importantly to be herself.

Being awarded a scholarship is a wonderful sense of achievement for a young person, and awards are made to recognise enthusiasm, excellence and leadership.

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Scholarships & Bursaries offered