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Roedean independent school admissions

The independent school admissions process: straightforward and quick

Roedean’s melting-pot community, made up of bright sparks from across the globe, has led us to develop a much more flexible schedule than found in most independent school admissions processes. Most importantly, as a private school, admissions intervews can take place to suit our applicants.

Who should apply?

The girls who benefit most from our blend of creative, yet purposeful, teaching are focused, determined and committed to doing their best. These are the attributes we look for: traits not associated with any particular race or background.

The entry levels for Roedean are as follows:

Age and entry level Method

3 – 11 years

 Boys and girls
We can accept boys and girls in the term they turn three, or in any year of the junior school.

11 years+
(entry to Year 7)

 Girls only
Girls take either the Common Entrance (very typical for independent school admission) or Roedean’s own independent, school entrance exam.

13 years+
(entry to Year 9)

 Girls only
The natural continuation from prep school is at age 13. Again, Common Entrance is typical, but Roedean’s own independent, school entrance exam is also widely used.

16 years+
(entry to Year 12)

 Girls only
Given Roedean’s A level results, it is no surprise that entry is to the sixth form is competitive. This is particularly true of the specialist sixth form subjects of economics, government and politics, history of art and psychology.


Make an appointment to visit our innovative, educational community

Clearly, finding the right school for your daughter is vital.

Therefore, if you are considering placing your daughter at Roedean, we recommend that you plan to visit the campus at least once – many families visit two or three times. You can do this by attending an Open Day, which happen three times each year, or by making an individual visit.

To understand bit more about what makes Roedean a unique place to learn, feel free to contact Roedean or request a prospectus Alternatively, for a different perspective, read why our staff love being at Roedean.

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