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The Roedean Family of Schools
DEEPDENE Deepdene is a co-educational school in Hove, offering a wonderful and exciting education at Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep level with strong and established links with Roedean. Deepdene shares Roedean’s ethos, combining the highest academic standards with an expansive and exciting holistic education. At Deepdene, we have created an environment where children want to be, and parents are confident to leave them in our care - we offer a bespoke education where every single child feels nurtured and valued, and, most importantly, that their voice matters. We are a small school with big ideas! It is, also, importantly, one of the most affordable Prep Schools in the area, with a flat-fee structure throughout the School.
A SMALL SCHOOL... Pastoral Excellence
Roedean Sibling Discounts
High-Quality Academic Curriculum
Scholars Stream
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Affordable, High-Quality Offer Small Class Sizes
Use of Roedean Fields, Pitches Farm and Labs
Ease of Transfer to Roedean and Other Top Schools
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Small, Nurturing Family School
BIG IDEAS
Mrs Nicola Gane, Principal Mrs Gane has been at Deepdene since 1994. After many years as Head of Early Years and Proprietor, she is now loving her new role as Principal. She believes wholeheartedly in a holistic approach to education, where children are offered a broad and rich learning experience. She believes children’s all round happiness must come first, so they are engaged and open to new ideas, and will therefore be in the best position to learn well.
Ms Tracey Hayward, Head of Upper School Ms Hayward joined Deepdene School in September 2004. In her time at Deepdene, she has taught across many of the year groups and supported the school as it expanded into the preparatory school it is today. She became Head of History in 2014 and has worked to develop history teaching into an exciting curriculum. Ms Hayward has a real commitment to education and believes that the learning environment at Deepdene School allows each pupil to achieve to the best of their ability.
Mrs Sophie Mills, Head of Lower School Mrs Mills has taught in both the state and independent sectors and has 28 years of teaching experience. She was appointed a member of the Early Years Advisory board for Brighton and Hove in 2010 and, in September 2017, joined Deepdene School as the Reception class teacher. She is currently Head of Pre-Prep, Reception class teacher, DSL Deputy and a member of the Senior Management Team.
PATHWAY TO YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
PEONY, YEAR 6 ‘One thing I love about our school is no one is ever left out and we are always
helpful to each other.’
MINNIE, YEAR 5 Deepdene offers a fantastic preparation for senior school, with the support of Roedean, and each year, a number of pupils from Deepdene move on to some of the best schools in the area. We offer a stimulating and highly-structured curriculum that places a strong emphasis on the development of Literacy and Numeracy, taught in inspiring and creative learning environments by enthusiastic and qualified teachers. At Deepdene students are happy to learn and develop a life long love of learning, as well as an enquiring mind. At the very centre of all we have to offer is the happiness and personal development of each and every child.
LUCIANA, YEAR 4 ‘I love Deepdene because you
learn lots, make good friends and all the teachers are really nice.’
ARYA, YEAR 1 ‘Deepdene is really good because
everyone here is really nice. When I come into school all the teachers say hello to me. Every day is really fun.’
BILLY, YEAR 2 ‘I like Deepdene because
we learn new things every day.’
‘I love the teachers because they
always make lessons fun and if you are sad they cheer you up.’
LUAY, YEAR 1 ‘I like school because everyone smiles at me.’
THE BEST BITS ABOUT DEEPDENE ESME, YEAR 4 ‘I love my school because the
teachers care for you and help you when you are stuck.’
ETTY, YEAR 3 ‘I love the experience of learning new things. My school is the
best ever!’
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HENRY, YEAR 6 ‘I love going up to Roedean because they have such incredible facilities. We now use the science labs too which is amazing!’
DEEPDENEROEDEAN PARTNERSHIP
CASSIE, NURSERY ‘I loved my trip to Roedean Farm this week as we sang Happy
Birthday to one of the goats.’
Deepdene’s partnership with Roedean continues to go from strength to strength. Deepdene has strong and established links to Roedean – the pupils currently in Years 4-6 enjoy a fantastic weekly programme of Science and Sport at Roedean, taking full advantage of the wonderful space and facilities, giving them the chance to experience the breadth, scope and opportunities of a Senior School while still at Prep School. We are very excited about the on-going developments in the partnership between the two schools
OLIVIA, YEAR 6 ‘I love going to Roedean because I
really enjoy the science of the brilliant facilities!’ and all
‘THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS’
STANLEY, YEAR 6 ‘I love going to Roedean because their fixtures and
facilities are really good quality. I also like the science lessons and the labs.’
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HARVEY, AGED 17
MATHIAS, AGED 15
Lancing College
Bede’s Senior School
‘My time at Deepdene School was essential to the
‘I really enjoyed all the drama we did and the trips, especially when we went to York. My
development of the person I am today. The safe and friendly environment allowed
favourite subjects at Deepdene were Science and English, and they still are today.’
ISAAC, AGED 11
Burgess Hill Academy
‘They push you to achieve your best at Deepdene and you leave Year 6 feeling a very confident student, ready to start senior school.’
MAGGIE & CHARLIE, AGED 11
me to explore the interests that I had with care, support
and enjoyment.’
BEA, AGED 11 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy ’I loved being at Deepdene because it was so friendly and welcoming. It gave me lots of opportunities and I
will never forget my time there.’
HARRISON, AGED 12
Downlands College
Brighton College
‘The confidence that we gained through the teachers’ encouragement and the opportunity to
‘Being at Deepdene was like
try so many new things made us feel very
being part of a big family. I loved the fact that I
could get lots of help if I couldn’t work things out by myself.’
prepared for Secondary School.’
PATHWAY TO YOUR NEXT SCHOOL
Every year, we are delighted that Deepdene pupils move on to a range of schools in the area, including both top independent schools and local schools in the maintained sector. Wherever they go, Deepdene pupils find that they arrive at their new schools, confident and engaged, and with strong foundations for their on-going education.
Every year, girls from Deepdene move on to continue their education very successfully at Roedean in Year 7; one of the current Head Girls joined Roedean from Deepdene seven years ago, and has thrived during her time at Roedean.
PATHWAY TO ROEDEAN FREYA, YEAR 6 ‘I am looking forward to going to Roedean because of the
amazing drama, art and academic facilities. I also like
the idea of going to an all-girls’ school and love the
friendly community at Roedean. The location
ROMEY, YEAR 6
‘I
can’t wait to go to Roedean – when I had the tour, I fell in love with the school and really wanted to go there.’
DAISY, YEAR 7
MAYA, YEAR 7
‘I joined Deepdene at the start of Year 5, and it was just my ‘home from home’ – it was great
‘I was at Deepdene from 6 months old until I came to Roedean! The way they
develop children into independent learners is amazing.’
ELEANOR, YEAR 13 ‘I never dreamt that I would be anything like Head Girl, but when I think back, it was
Deepdene that first started me believing in myself and my abilities.’
preparation for going to senior school.’
SAHAR, YEAR 13
‘Everything
I remember about my childhood was at Deepdene -
it was a brilliant springboard to big school.’
ADMISSIONS We would be delighted to receive an application from you for Deepdene and/or Roedean The Roedean Group of Schools aims to make the admissions process to both Deepdene and Roedean as smooth and informative as possible. The Admissions Team at Roedean will be your main point of contact for entry to both Deepdene and Roedean and will be happy to discuss any questions you may have along the way.
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Deepdene offers a flat-fee structure across the Prep School. Fees include all tuition, books and classroom resources.
Reception – Year 6 £2,922 per term In our Reception Class, we accept the Early Years Funding for three terms after your child’s 4th birthday. School Lunches £198 per term Weekly Enrichment Sports at Roedean £75 Early Birds 8:00-8:30 £5.00 per session Night Owls 17:30-18:00 £5.00 per session
If you are interested in a place at Deepdene and would like further information or to book a taster day, please either complete the Deepdene enquiry form: Deepdene Or contact Mrs Vicki Orbell T: 01273 667675 E: vor@roedean.co.uk or Mrs Meriel Spicer T: 01273 667508 E: msp@roedean.co.uk
FINANCIAL AWARD At Deepdene, all pupils are encouraged to strive to realise their potential. We have significant financial awards available to widen access for local families. Please contant Diana Banham for an initial chat on 01273 667626.
SIBLING DISCOUNTS If your daughter currently attends Roedean, we offer a sibling discount of 5% to younger siblings wishing to attend Deepdene.
If you are interested in a place at Roedean following on from Deepdene and would like further information or to book an individual visit or onto an Open Day, please either complete the Roedean enquiry form: Roedean Or contact Mrs Diana Banham: T: 01273 667626 E: dba@roedean.co.uk
CONTINUATION AWARDS Continuation awards worth up to 25% are available on entry into Years 5 and 6, and in exceptional circumstances Year 4, at Deepdene, which will continue though to Roedean, subject to continued good progress and meeting Roedean entrance criteria. There will also be the option to increase the funding level through scholarship assessment in the January prior to joining the school in September.
TASTER AND EXPERIENCE DAYS Every years, girls from Deepdene take part in Roedean’s enduringly popular experience days and admissions events to successfully ensure they feel at ease within the School by the time they enroll, giving each girl an opportunity to shine within her field.
EARLY ENTRANCE PROGRAMME
Two of the girls who are excited to be joining Roedean in September from Deepdene
Roedean’s Early Entrance Programme is designed to fast-track certainty of a place whilst still enabling prospective pupils to take part in a programme of inspiring and challenging activity days. In the Summer of Year 5, early entry places can be awarded following successful performances in their entrance papers.
Deepdene School, 195 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4ED T: +44(0)1273 667626 | E: dba@roedean.co.uk | W: deepdeneschool.com facebook.com/ThePrepAtDeepdene | instagram.com/deepdeneschool
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