Agents’ Guide
All Girls’ School | Age 11 -
18
| Day & Boarding
Girls First: Empower, Encourage, Engage
620 girls in total 1885 the year Roedean was founded Years 7 to 13
6 boarding houses
Why Choose Roedean
Roedean is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18. Established in 1885 and located in Brighton, the school boasts the best of dynamic city life coupled with calming coastal surroundings. At Roedean, we believe that an all-girls’ education is transformative. Free from gender stereotypes, our students are empowered to take on leadership roles, excel in STEM subjects, and pursue their passions without limitations.
A Roedean education inspires students to excel. Girls achieve excellent academic grades whilst pursuing their personal passions. Multi-culturalism is an important part of life at Roedean and we rely on our agents to introduce families from across the world.
Roedean prepares students to be the leaders of their generation and applicants should be ready to embrace all aspects of Roedean and immerse themselves in this welcoming community.
79%
grades 9 - 7 at GCSE 2024
83%
grades A* - B at A-Level 2024
140+ weekly co-curricular activity clubs
Academic & Scholarships
Roedean’s commitment to academic excellence is unwavering, offering a rigorous and inspiring curriculum that challenges and motivates students.
Roedean offers a diverse, broad-based curriculum in Years 7 to 9, GCSEs in Years 10 to 11, and A-Levels in Years 12 to 13. International students are fully integrated into all academic programmes.
Roedean graduates predominantly move on to top universities across the globe, including UK Russell Group Universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and UCL. Our Old Roedeanian network stretches across the globe and events take place annually to maintain personal and professional connections.
Students applying for places in Years 7, 9 and 12 are welcome to apply for scholarships. Roedean offers Academic, Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport scholarship opportunities.
40+ nationalities represented in the school
75 minutes from Heathrow 75% UK university placements are Russell Group
Roedean Agents
Our international agents are integral to the Roedean admissions process. Students join us from across the world and our agents identify those that will thrive at Roedean. All registrations are made through the OpenApply software.
Roedean pays a 10% commission for the first three terms that a student studies at the school. This is paid per term (in arrears) for each student who joins the school. Agent contracts are established once a student’s place has been accepted and the deposit has been paid.
Agents are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Brighton is on a direct train line from Gatwick (30 minutes) and London (60 minutes), and Roedean is a 10 minute drive from Brighton train station.
Pupils thrive in a positive and inclusive environment that supports their academic, creative and sporting achievements.
ISI 2025
1:8 teachers to students 1/3 go on to study STEM related subjects 4 Oxbridge placements (2024) 50% students board
Interviews will only be offered to candidates meeting the required standard following their assessments. 60%
International Assessments
Candidates applying for Years 7 to 10 will complete online Quest tests in Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem Solving, and Creative Comprehension.
A-Level applicants will complete online Quest tests in Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension. In addition, A-Level applicants will also sit a 60-minute paperbased Maths and/or Humanities test depending on their chosen subjects.
All candidates will complete a Pearson English Level Test. Candidates should strive to be working at a CEFR level of B2 for Years 7 to 10, or C1 for A-Levels.
Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RQ +44(0)1273 667500 roedean.co.uk Charity No.: 307063