Founded in 1885, Roedean provides an outstanding holistic education for 675 day and boarding girls from 11 to 18. They have the space to grow up at their own pace and realise their full potential, and, happy and confident, they thrive in this environment. Academic results are impressive, and the girls' studies are complemented by a range of co-curricular activities – it is precisely this rounded education which produces independent and creative young women who will make their mark in the world.
Head's name:
Mrs Niamh Green (Head)
ISC associations: HMC, GSA, AGBIS, ISBA
Religious affiliation: Church of England
Day/boarding type: Day, Weekly/Flexible Boarding and Full Boarding
Gender profile: Girls only
Size: 680
Boarding fees per term:
£9,855
to £18,795
Day fees per term:
£6,730
to £8,795
Scholarships & bursaries:
Available
ISC reference number:
34302
DfE reference number:
846 / 6006
Girls - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 11 to 19 (369)
Boarding: 11 to 19 (311)
Sixth Form: (176)
At Roedean we recognise that children learn at different rates and have individual needs. Our aim is to enrich and extend the learning of all pupils in accordance with The SEN Code of Practice (2015), The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2010 and The Equality Act 2010.
The Learning Support Department is available to assist any pupil who has been identified as having difficulty in accessing the school curriculum. The SENCO and SEN department works in close collaboration with Heads of Year, Housemistresses, Tutors, Senior Team and teaching staff to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
Scholarships for entry into Years 7, 9, and 12
At Roedean, scholarships are available to new entrants to the school in order to recognise academic excellence and/or talent in one or two areas of specialism. They are worth a fee reduction of 10% per specialism, and all are awarded based on performance in the entrance tests, assessments if relevant, and interview.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded to academically able students, and assessment is on the basis of entrance tests (in English, Maths, and Non-Verbal Reasoning) and an interview.
Scholarships in Areas of Specialism
Scholarships are available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music, and Sport. For each of these scholarships, there is a practical assessment and an interview; ability and potential are taken into consideration as part of the awarding process.
At the School's discretion, exceptional applicants may be awarded one of the following:
Lawrence Scholarship (Years 7, 9 & 12)
Lawrence Scholarships are the most prestigious all-round scholarships available at Roedean. They reflect the holistic ethos of the school, and they are, therefore, awarded to students who combine Academic excellence with two areas of specialism (for example, in both Music and Art).
Newnham Scholarship (Years 9 & 12)
Newnham Scholarships are the highest and most fiercely-competitive academic award available at Roedean; they are awarded to the best academic scholarship applicants.
Sussex Scholarship (Years 7, 9 & 12)
Sussex Scholarships are awarded to students who combine Academic excellence with one other area of specialism (for example, in Sport or Dance).
All-Rounder Scholarship (Years 7, 9 & 12)
All-Rounder Scholarships are awarded to students who combine excellence in two areas of specialism (for example, in both Drama and Sport).
Key Dates for September 2022 entry
• Registration deadline, all year groups – Friday 15 October 2021
• Scholarship Application Deadline (Sixth Form) – Friday 15 October 2021
• Discovery Day (Years 7 & 9) – Wednesday 17 November 2021 (including NVR testing)
• Scholarship Application Deadline (Years 7 & 9) – Friday 5 November 2021
• Entrance Exams (Years 7 & 9) – Saturday 8 January 2022
• Practical Scholarship Assessments (Years 7 & 9) – w/c Monday 17 January 2022
• Scholarship Interviews (Years 7 & 9) – w/c Monday 17 January 2022
Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies
