WAY
BEYOND THE
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
“Pupils show an outstanding attitude to learning.” ISI Nov21
This externally certificated qualification is
success in the Newnham Essay Competitions and
Assemblies. This ethos continues throughout the
highly regarded by universities, since the
the Stephen Spender Poetry Prize.
ACADEMIC
findings of their Academic Projects in lectures and School, and acts as a springboard for more detailed
Extended Project requires independent research,
STEM is a key strength at Roedean. Mathematics
At Roedean, the students are encouraged to
research as the students move through the years. In
analysis, and synthesis, all of which stand
is the most popular subject at A Level, and the
think about their learning, identify how they
the Sixth Form, well over half of the current Year 12
students in good stead at undergraduate level.
Sciences are consistently successful – on average,
learn best, and pursue academic interests which
are undertaking an Extended Project Qualification
Many students also enter national essay
one third of the Year 13 cohort each year leaves
fall outside of curricular demands.
in addition to their academic subjects.
competitions, and they have recently enjoyed
the School to study a STEM subject at university.
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
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Academic attainment at Roedean is important, but it’s not the be-all and end-all – holistic learning is the buzzword here. Muddy Stilettos
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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 ISI Nov21 situations.
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