Roedean - Key Stage 4 Overview

Key Stage 4 Years 10 - 11

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tunnel to the sea

700 girls in total 1885

the year Roedean was founded

About Us

Roedean is the place to nurture your talents, spark your curiosity, develop your skills, and let your imagination run riot. Located in Brighton, Roedean is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18. Established in 1885, the school boasts the best of dynamic city life coupled with calming coastal surroundings. Believing that education is about far more than just exam results, Roedean provides an all-round, truly holistic education within a caring community, where girls not only achieve outstanding academic grades, but also pursue their passions through an extensive co-curricular programme.

GCSE Results

Report

1 Academic Mentoring Programme

23 subjects taken in KS4 in 2022

27 academic lectures per year

88% Grades 9-6 GCSE grades

Academic

Students develop a love for learning at Roedean and are encouraged to pursue intellectual challenge and their own interests. In Key Stage 4 at Roedean, girls take 9-10 GCSEs from a range of subjects that include a choice of five languages, Business, Computer Science, Art and Design, Dance, Design and Technology, and Sport Science, as well as the core subjects.  Seminars and lectures are organised by the students, staff and visiting speakers to engage interests beyond the constraints of curriculum learning. Every girl in Years 7 to 10 can participate in the Academic Mentoring Programme, which involves researching a topic and developing presentation skills.  Outstanding GCSE results are evidence of the resilience, curiosity and confidence fostered by Roedean’s approach to academics. Read more about the GCSE academic offering

The very high level of attainment is a consequence exceptional attitudes to learning. ISI

Roedean Aims and Vision

Report 2021

1 chaperoned service to London Victoria

8 activities to choose from every weekend

50+ nationalities represented in the school

50% boarding / day

Boarding

During the week, around 350 girls enjoy the perfect balance of school and boarding life. Varied evening activities are on offer, including the use of our superb facilities. A large team of pastoral staff looks after each girl so that they feel safe and supported, and this care extends to our London Victoria chaperoned service every Friday and Sunday for weekly boarders. At the weekends, over 260 girls are on site as full boarders, where each of our 6 boarding houses offers a unique programme of activities, such as shopping, trampolining, go-karting, crafting, baking and trips to London. A robust pastoral care system provides individualised support ensuring the best opportunity for every girl to thrive in her own unique way.

2 activity slots per day

14 sports offered

30+ opportunities to perform dance, drama and music per year

130+ different co-curricular activities

A holistic experience

At Roedean there are over 150 different clubs and activities for every taste, such as Dance Fitness, Life Drawing, Orchestra, Farm Club, or Debating. Sport at Roedean is for everyone, from our elite-level sportswomen to beginners; we offer weekly fixtures and a wide range of sports. We are also home to a 350-seat theatre, where we produce 3 major productions a year –such as Six and Les Miserables – on top of a huge number of opportunities to perform in music, dance and drama. Every year-group also has a dedicated charity and partner institution, where the girls collaborate on communityaction projects, such as the Reading Buddies and Sports Leaders programme.

Pupils develop intellectual curiosity and a love of learning as they move through the school.

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View the Co-Curricular Brochure

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If you would like to discuss an application to Roedean, please either complete the enquiry form on our website, or send an email to admissions@roedean.co.uk and we would be delighted to guide you through the admissions process.