Theatre buffs are especially drawn to this famous and friendly girls’ independent school, where everything is tailored to the interests and talents of its pupils.
When the cream-coloured main building of Roedean School gleams in the sun atop the sea cliffs, it looks almost like a fairytale castle. This internationally renowned girls’ boarding school boasts a stunning location on England’s south coast, close to the famous seaside town of Brighton.
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Quick Overview
Age of students: 11–18
Number of students: 400
Boarding students: 50%
International students: 40%
Boarding fees per term (Sixth Form): £19,350
Key sports offered in addition to traditional team sports: Golf, Dance, Swimming
Nearest airports: Gatwick (1h)
https://www.roedean.co.uk
Key Strengths at a Glance
Strong in Drama
Over 100 extracurricular activities
Girls-only boarding school
Scholarships for athletes and personal development
Roedean School – Photo Highlights
Roedean School in Detail
Drama at its Finest
Theatre at Roedean is excellent. On this sunny campus, any girl with a passion for theatre will feel right at home. Whether an aspiring director, producer, actress, or set designer — they are all needed here and receive first-class training in both theory and practice. The school’s own theatre produces three major productions each year, and there are plenty of opportunities to perform in smaller groups too. In the last three years, they have staged productions such as Matilda, Romeo and Juliet, Hairspray, and Peter Pan. Roedean also takes part in national playwriting programmes and the National Student Drama Festival; several girls are also current members of the National Youth Theatre. The school quite literally invests in its pupils. For example, with a scholarship, one student recently participated in a turtle conservation project in Kefalonia, Greece, and had a fantastic time. We’re also impressed by the wide range of clubs, the modern dance studio, and the opportunities available for sports scholars.
Academics
One-to-one mentoring and guidance sessions with tutors, sixth-form leaders and higher education advisers help ensure that an impressive 82% of pupils achieve A*-A grades in their A-levels. Truly remarkable! In 2015, Roedean even introduced its unique Air, Land, and Sea Awards, which support an activity or trip during the summer between Year 12 and 13, focusing on personal development. Examples include volunteering in hospitals in Tanzania and Costa Rica, whale and dolphin conservation in Tenerife, or a study trip to visit classical Roman sites in Italy. Anyone can apply. Alongside the traditional academic subjects, the curriculum also offers Photography, Textiles, Accounting, and Greek, to name just a few.
Sport
Physical fitness is considered part of an excellent education at Roedean. The school is proud of its indoor swimming pool, golf course, and modern dance studio. The school is becoming increasingly competitive across a range of sports, including cricket, volleyball, and football. Roedean has also produced national champions in athletics, table tennis, and street dance. This is made possible in part through supportive sports scholarships, which offer talented athletes a comprehensive year-round programme with masterclasses and workshops led by sports physiologists, nutritionists, and top-level coaches. Of course, all other sports players are warmly welcome too — Roedean lives by its motto: “Sport is for everyone.”
Co-curricular Life
When the laptops are closed, the girls have countless opportunities to discover new hobbies.
For example, Roedean runs its own farm, where the girls can develop an awareness of the environment, food, and sustainability. They can also get involved in fundraising, delve into archaeology, or try their hand at creative writing. The numerous clubs — including swimming, karate, teatime, art and book clubs — are always happy to welcome new members. Particularly charming are the Origami and Astronomy clubs. With five school-owned telescopes, the girls can explore the universe and maybe even discover a new planet! The range of activities is vast.
This is Roedean!
Roedean School Fees
Fees at Roedean School are £19,350 per term, or £58,050 per school year.
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Conclusion: Roedean School
Roedean School is a girls’ boarding school with an outstanding theatre programme.
However, it is by no means the only excellent girls’ boarding school in the UK.
We warmly recommend seeking advice to ensure your particular wishes and expectations are met. Feel free to contact us — thanks to our years of contact with these schools, we understand their unique characteristics and can provide authentic insight. Together, we’re confident we can find the right school for your daughter.
We’re also happy to advise you on other boarding schools in England. You can find an overview on our Boarding Schools in England page.
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• Authentic, first-hand insights
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What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
