Headington has established itself as one of the top rowing schools in the United Kingdom. Rowing was first introduced in 1991 and since then, the boat club has grown to include all years in the school. Membership in the boat club ranges from complete beginners to Junior World Championship Standard. Headington School Oxford Boat Club (HSOBC) is a competitive club with a recreational facility for the younger squads.

Ryan Demaine (Director of Rowing) is supported by ten qualified rowing staff, three of which have either represented their country in rowing or coached to an international level.

In the 2010 – 2011 season Headington ranked as the top girls rowing school in the country, winning medals in every age group at the National Schools Regatta. J12s to J18s are encouraged to row and participate in what is one of the schools most competitive clubs, both domestically and internationally. Over the last five years, Headington has had an average of three girls per year representing Great Britain with gold medals at the World Junior Rowing Championships and the Youth Olympics in August 2010. The reason for this success lies in Headington’s training ethos which relies on fun, and commitment of those who participate in the boat club. Most of all, enjoyment for the sport is encouraged by coaches as an essential element in success. For more information about Headington School Oxford Boat Club, please take a look at the Boat Clubs Prospectus for 2011-2012.

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