We are mid-way through the summer holidays and are enjoying the warmer weather and the slightly quieter time in the Admissions office!
At this point, we would like to share some successes and events from the end of term, as well as some information about the Roedean admissions process.
We are thrilled to announce that Roedean has been awarded the Muddy Stilettos Brilliant Boarding School Award
Roedean has also been shortlisted by the Independent School Magazine for their Independent Boarding School of the Year award.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Just before the end of term, our Key Stage 3 students performed in a wonderful production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a modern twist. The 400-year-old play was brought to life by a talented cast of Year 7s, 8s and 9s, who impressed everyone with their rendition of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan English.
Opening of the Library
Our newly renovated Library was opened at the start of the Summer Term and the official opening took place on Roedean Day. The design blends the old and the new brilliantly, ensuring that the space feels modern and bright, with laptops to loan, while also retaining a wide collection of books in paper form. The students are thoroughly enjoying this space and it is always a hive of activity!
Roedean Diploma –
An exciting addition to the Roedean curriculum
Junior Diploma: for our Year 7 & 8 students. 14 out of 21 elements must be completed to achieve the award.
From the Autumn Term of 2024, Roedean is excited to introduce the new Roedean Diploma. This brings together the 3 key pillars of a Roedean education: academic, co-curricular and community involvement.
The diploma is designed to recognise and celebrate the impressive array of activities that students take part in during their time at Roedean. The successful completion of a diploma demonstrates commitment, determination and perseverance. They are awarded in the following age categories:
Senior Diploma: for our Year 9, 10 & 11 students. 12 out of 18 elements must be completed to achieve the award.
Sixth Form Diploma: 10 out of 15 elements must be completed to achieve the award.
Highlights of the Year
My Head of Year’s assemblies – it’s always so fun
Tilly (Year 8)
Enjoying the amazing sunsets from my room
Xena (Year 10)
Being more adventurous with co-curricular activities
Anna (Year 8)
Performing Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 in the Brighton Fringe Concert
Galina (Year 12)
I really enjoyed i360 drop –unforgettable
Zlata (Year 9)
Performing in Legally Blonde
(Year 11)
I really enjoyed British
and
Arezou (Year 9)
Farm and Wild Fridays
Hailey (Year 7)
When the lambs were born! They were so small and cute
Lila (Year 7)
The international evenings in House 4
Molly (Year 9)
House Music –it was my first
Being Captain of the Cricket team
Nettie (Year 13)
Participating in the Brain Day where we got to see a real dissection of a sheep brain
Alison (Year 12)
Spending my time in Art Room
Carmen (Year 13)
2025/6 Registration Deadlines
Please register your candidates early in the Autumn Term (or prior to the Autumn Term) to give them the best opportunity to secure a boarding place. Year 9 and Year 10 are extremely popular and early registration is recommended for these year groups.
Candidates wishing to apply for 11+, 13+ and 16+ scholarships must be registered by Friday, 11 October 2024
Students will need to provide evidence of their English level in the form of a UKiSET or IELTS report prior to registration. The below table lists the English level requirement across the different year groups.
Entrance Testing Process
Entrance testing for the 2025/2026 academic year will commence from September 2024. The entrance tests will take place through an online platform called Quest Admissions (formerly branded as Atom Learning). Please refer to the table below for a list of the tests for the different year groups and the duration of each test.
Year Group Subjects
7, 8 and 9
10
12
There will also be an online Pearson English Level test, which will test English Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Both the Quest tests and the Pearson test require access to a secure and reliable Internet connection.
Students applying for Year 12 will also be required to write a 60-minute Maths and/or Humanities paper-based test, which will be determined by their proposed choice of A Level subjects.
Prior to the entrance tests we will share Guidance Notes with families, which provide a detailed explanation of the format of the Quest assessments, as well as a link to some familiarisation exercises.
All Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 applicants registered for 2025 entry are welcome to apply for a Roedean scholarship in one of the following areas of specialism: Academic, Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Performing Arts. The registration deadline is Friday, 11 October 2024
11+ and 13+ scholarship assessments will take place in early January 2025 and award decisions will be communicated by the end of January.
16+ scholarship assessments will take place in early November and award decisions will be communicated by the beginning of December.
Applicants shortlisted by our Heads of Department will be invited to take part in a practical assessment in their area of specialism(s). International applicants will have the opportunity to complete their assessments and interviews online.
Please refer to the link for further details. Roedean Scholarships
Early Entrance Programme – Year 7 2026 and Year 9 2026 and Year 9 2027 Scholarship Assessment Process
We are delighted to introduce the Early Entrance Programme (EEP) for Year 7 2026 and Year 9 2026 and 2027.
This programme is designed to fast-track certainty of a place for applicants who are applying for:
■ a Year 7 2026 entry (Date of birth: September 2014 to August 2015)
■ a Year 9 2026 entry (Date of birth: September 2012 to August 2013)
■ a Year 9 2027 entry (Date of birth: September 2013 to August 2014)
The EEP is popular for families who already know that they want to join Roedean and wish to secure an early boarding place for their child.
The EEP process will be highly competitive and we will require a character reference for all applicants.
The registration deadline for the EEP is Thursday, 26 September 2024 Testing must take place between Friday, 3 January and Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Families who accept a place through the EEP will also be able to apply for scholarships when students are in the year prior to entry.
Brochures
All our curriculum brochures have been updated for the 2024/25 academic year. Our Co-Curricular brochure is being updated and the 2023/24 brochure has been included for now. Please see the links below:
Visiting Roedean
The best way to see what makes Roedean so special is to visit the campus and we would love to welcome you and/or your families to Roedean for a personal tour.
Please contact us on admissions@roedean.co.uk to arrange a school visit: or use our 360 Virtual Tour to enjoy the campus if you are unable to visit in person: Roedean 360 Tour
■ If a family registers directly, please contact the Roedean Admissions team, and ask us to link the family’s record to your agent account. This will ensure that you receive all communication that is being sent to the family.
■ Candidates who are not offered a place in the first instance may be added to a waiting list. However, there is no guarantee that a place will be offered to waitlisted candidates.
■ Offers must be responded to within the two-week deadline. Please could we ask for your support in advising us timeously if families are not accepting our offer.
■ Agent contracts are signed once a student’s place has been accepted and the deposit has been received.
■ Roedean pays a 10% commission for the first three terms that a student attends Roedean.
■ Payments are made per term, in arrears, against fees received.
Save the Date –Wednesday 6 November Agent General Reminders Agency Agreements and Commission Keeping Up to Date
We will be holding an event at Roedean on Wednesday 6 November for all interested agents who will be in the UK for the BBSN Workshop later that week. We would love you to experience Roedean, have a tour around the site, enjoy some refreshments and meet the Roedean team! We will forward further information in due course.
We would love to hear from you about what you and your families are interested in or would like to know more about.
Keep up to date with us virtually (using the links below):
With best wishes,
Emma Shelver
International Registrar els@roedean.co.uk admissions@roedean.co.uk
