Way Beyond the Academic

WAY BEYOND

THE ACADEMIC

At Roedean, the students are encouraged to think about their learning, identify how they learn best, and pursue academic interests which fall outside of curricular demands. In Key Stage 3, to spark their intellectual curiosity, the students are encouraged to look beyond the curriculum, to follow academic passions, and to share these with their peers by presenting the findings of their Academic Projects in lectures and Assemblies. This ethos continues throughout the School, and acts as a springboard for more detailed research as the students move through the years. In the Sixth Form, well over half of the current Year 12 are undertaking an Extended Project Qualification in addition to their academic subjects.

Access to discrete Mathematics modules at the University of Sussex

Key Stage 3 Research Projects and Heads, Hands, Hearts programme of supra-curricular enrichment

Weekly Academic Lectures, with over 50 students delivering research papers over the last 3 years

Sixth Form Electives and Pathways, with Lectures from distinguished academics and professionals

43 students have completed the Extended Project in the last two years – 91% achieved an A* or A in this qualification which is worth half an A Level

“Pupils show an outstanding attitude ”to learning. ISI Nov21

This externally certificated qualification is highly regarded by universities, since the Extended Project requires independent research, analysis, and synthesis, all of which stand students in good stead at undergraduate level. Many students also enter national essay competitions, and they have recently enjoyed success in the Newnham Essay Competitions and the Stephen Spender Poetry Prize.

STEM is a key strength at Roedean. Mathematics is the most popular subject at A Level, and the Sciences are consistently successful – on average, one third of the Year 13 cohort each year leaves the School to study a STEM subject at university.

Academic attainment at Roedean is important, but it’s not the be-all and “

end-all – holistic learning is the

buzzword here.” Muddy Stilettos

The high quality of pupils’ discussions in class suggests they are well accustomed to thinking through the various elements required to make decisions in different

situations.” ISI Nov21