Rowing was first introduced at Headington School in 1991 by Tom Collins and John Broadhurst. Since then the Boat Club has grown to include all years in the school and has become one of the largest, most admired and successful school Boat Clubs in the UK.

For more than a quarter of a century, HSOBC has had a profound impact on the lives of generations of girls and families who have been committed to the Club, many of whom feel passionately towards HSOBC and with whom there is a lifelong bond.

Our success over the years is due to our culture and training ethos, which relies on fun, teamwork and the commitment of those who participate in the Boat Club. We dictate our own athlete development programme proven to produce well rounded and dedicated young rowers.