- Location
- Brighton
- Age range
- 11–18
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Roedean School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Roedean School offers an exceptional educational experience for girls, blending a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach. Set against the stunning...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Roedean School was founded in 1885 by three sisters — Penelope, Dorothy and Millicent Lawrence — as a girls' boarding school in the seaside resort of Brighton, originally as the Brighton Wimbledon House School. The school moved in 1898 to its present 40-acre clifftop coastal campus on the South Downs east of Brighton, where the school occupies one of the most architecturally distinctive and beautifully sited campuses in any UK independent school — the principal red-brick buildings stand directly above the Channel cliffs with sweeping views across the English Channel toward the French coast.
The school is girls-only ages 11-18 with around 615 pupils and a substantial boarding population. The Headmistress is Niamh Green. The school is a member of the GSA and the Boarding Schools Association. Roedean's clifftop coastal location and red-brick Victorian buildings are among the iconic images of English girls' boarding-school architecture. The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the Roedean Foundation.
Additional source record ·
“My vision for the girls at Roedean is to continue the vision of the founding Lawrence sisters when they moved Roedean to this exceptional site more than 125 years’ ago: a truly holistic education.”
The Lawrence sisters wanted the same for girls as boys received, and to this day Roedean’s academic results rival other top schools in the country. Tailoring our education to ensure that your daughter achieves her full potential is crucial and paramount to me as a leader. I want to ensure that your daughter is inspired by her teachers, finds her passion and is also challenged.
“I am a firm believer in accepting girls from a wide range of abilities and with a variety of passions, accepting girls that will make the most of what is on offer here at Roedean and really ‘get stuck in’.”
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1885 by the Lawrence sisters (Penelope, Dorothy and Millicent) — 141-year history
- Girls-only ages 11-18 with substantial boarding population (~615 pupils)
- Set on a 40-acre clifftop coastal campus on the South Downs, east of Brighton
- Direct English Channel views — among the most beautifully sited UK schools
- GSA and BSA member
- Substantial bursary programme via the Roedean Foundation
- Founded 1885 — 141 year tradition
- Day and boarding places available
- A-Level A*-B*: 35% achieve AAB+
- Strong in STEM, Drama, Sport
- Strong Oxbridge progression
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 11–18
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Girls
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
- STEM
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- GSA (Girls' Schools Association)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Imperial, UCL, Cambridge, Edinburgh)
- Medical schools
- US Ivy League universities
Alumni notes
- Old Roedeanians active in UK academia and the arts
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Niamh Green (Headmistress)
- Founded
- 1885
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational
- Campus setting
- Coastal
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Additional source record ·
- Campus setting
- Mountain
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 615
- Girls
- 615 · 100%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 121 · 19.67%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 0 · 0%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.07 (Average)
- Average grade
- B+
- AAB percentage
- 34.60%
Results refer to the year shown. The directory does not provide a cohort size or a full methodology for these measures.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £8,586 – £11,220 |
| Boarding | £12,576 – £20,316 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Roedean School?
Roedean School is a girls' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located near Brighton in East Sussex. The school offers education from Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Roedean School?
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Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
What are the fees at Roedean School?
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The cost of attending Roedean School typically ranges around £8,586–£20,316 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Roedean School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Roedean School can attend as day and boarding.
Is Roedean School a single-sex or co-educational school?
The school provides single-sex education for its pupils.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Roedean Way
- Town / locality
- Brighton
- County
- East Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- BN2 5RQ
- Country
- United Kingdom
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