Key Stage 3
Years 7 - 9
Pupils feel well prepared academically and socially for the next stage in their education.
The very high level of attainment is a consequence exceptional attitudes to learning. ISI Report
Cliff-top location 1
tunnel to the sea
621
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.
20+
subjects offered in KS3
27
academic lectures per year
Wild Friday
initiative for Year 7
HHH
programme for all KS3
Academic
Key Stage 3 is a time for students to experiment and find new passions, develop skills, and acquire confidence. Students spend as much time learning other languages as they do in the Sciences, Arts and in Mathematics. The weekly Head, Heart, Hand Programme (HHH) offers practical, positive, and challenging activities for all KS3 students, such as first-aid, cultural projects, cooking, and philosophy. Every half term, different Wild Friday activities are offered to Year 7 including bushcraft, farming, and outdoor adventurous activities such as landyachting. Lessons are lively and engaging -this broad academic grounding provides the perfect foundation to progress to Key Stage 4, where 74% of all GCSEs in 2023 were awarded Grades 9-7.
Pupils show an outstanding attitude to learning. consequence of the pupils’ Report 2021
1 chaperoned service to London Victoria 8 activities to choose from every weekend
40+ 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
140+ 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, Les Miserables and Mary Poppins. – on top of a huge number of opportunities to perform in music, dance and drama. Every year-group has a dedicated charity and partner institution, where the girls collaborate on community-action projects, such as the Reading Buddies and Sports Leaders programmes.
