Roedean School

The school is committed to a holistic education that empowers girls to become strong, independent, and resilient young women. It emphasizes academic curiosity, critical thinking, and the development of character, encouraging students to pursue their own interests while meeting high academic standards. The school fosters an inclusive community where girls are encouraged to take intellectual risks, embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, and lead with compassion and service.

The academic programme covers Year 7 through to the Sixth Form, offering a curriculum that prepares students for GCSEs and A Levels. The school provides dynamic teaching across a range of subjects, including sciences, humanities, languages, and the arts. Sixth Form students have access to enrichment opportunities, leadership training, and the Roedean Diploma, with additional support available through a Language Pathway Programme.

Roedean students achieve strong academic results, with 74.4% of GCSEs awarded grades 9-7 and 83% of A Levels awarded A*-B in 2024. The school serves as an academic springboard for top universities, including a 100% success rate for Oxbridge places. Graduates go on to pursue diverse paths, including medicine, arts college, and apprenticeships.

The school provides a supportive environment where teachers offer guidance to help students excel and manage their academic studies. Pastoral care is integrated into the school day, supported by two dedicated pastoral managers and a Peer Listeners programme, where trained Sixth Form students provide support and friendship to younger pupils.

The admissions process is supported by a dedicated team, including a Director of Marketing and Admissions, UK and International Registrars, and an Admissions Officer. Prospective families are encouraged to enquire, visit, and apply through the school's formal channels. A non-refundable registration fee of £240 is required with an application, and acceptance of a place requires a deposit, which varies based on the student's status as a UK day student, UK boarder, or international student. The school is a UKVI Child Student (Tier 4) Visa Sponsor.

The school operates on a three-term academic year. Fees are due in full by the first day of each term unless a direct debit scheme is in place. Notice of withdrawal must be provided in writing to the Head at least one full term in advance, with two terms' notice required for students in Year 11.

Set on a 45-acre campus overlooking the sea in Brighton, the school features extensive facilities including two large, bright dance studios, a theatre, and a school farm located within the grounds. Sports facilities include astro cricket wickets, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, and access to sea swimming. The campus also provides boarding houses, a clubhouse for sports, and dedicated spaces for academic and pastoral activities.

Roedean offers a broad co-curricular programme with 120 activities available every week, designed to help students develop talents and passions outside the classroom. Offerings include sports (such as mountain biking, paddle boarding, and cricket), performing arts (drama, dance, and music), and community-focused initiatives like volunteering at St Mark’s Primary. Students also participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, the Roedean Mission Committee, and various student-led societies such as Science Ambassadors, Med-Soc, Amnesty International, LGBTQ+, and Law Society.