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Roedean: a genuinely independent girls school

Academic achievement was always the priority for the three founders of Roedean. But the Lawrence sisters hoped lungfuls of fresh sea air, space and an inspiring view would guard against overwork and help create strong, healthy women.

The Founders’ three ideals were:

• A serious standard of hard work and learning
• Encouragement of co-operation and self government
• Emphasis on sport and physical activities

Although our facilities have been continuously enhanced and our teaching methods have evolved, the ethos of the founding sisters continues to underpin our community. As a result, it is safe to say we are one of the leading private schools in Sussex.

Is a private school for girls the right choice for your daughter?

In an all-girls school everything - from teaching styles to pastoral care, from the curriculum to the extra-curricular programme, from the uniform to the school play, from the sports on offer to the myriad opportunities for teamwork and leadership - is girl-centered. What does this mean in practice?

Expectation of success

If your daughter is happy and fulfilled at school she will typically achieve in all aspects of school life. There is no shame taking learning seriously at Roedean; Roedeanians work hard and aim high and achieve excellent academic success as a result.

Girl-centered teaching strategies

Since our experienced teachers know how girls learn they can enable your daughter to learn in the most appropriate and effective ways. Personalised teaching means that one subject could be presented in up to 15 different ways in a typical Roedean class.  

Subject choice

Your daughter is more likely to reach her full academic potential if she can study the subjects that she is passionate about. Unusually, we have particular expertise in maths and sciences at Roedean, perhaps because they are much easier to pursue without their masculine connotations.

If you are ready to find out more about Roedean, request a prospectus or arrange a visit the school. Alternatively, read more about the advantages of girls’ education 

What is it like being a boy at the junior school?

"Fun! I have so much fun at school. I play football, get trained by Mr Miller and play with my friends. I have maths and English, learn to play the recorder, violin and cello and I can travel abroad with the choir.
We have a sports lesson every day, but my favourite things are swimming in the big pool at Roedean and competing against other schools."
(Year 4 boy)