Roedean School

Roedean School – Curriculum and Programmes

• GCSE (Years 10–11):
  This is the standard two-year British curriculum in which students complete 8–10 subjects. After receiving their GCSE certificates, students progress to the A Level programme in preparation for university. In addition to the compulsory subjects provided at all schools, Roedean offers the following GCSE electives: Physical Education and Sport; Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, or German); Music; Art and Design; Dance; Business Studies; Philosophy; Religious Studies; Design and Technology; Latin; Drama and Theatre; History; Geography.

• A Level (Years 12–13):
  Widely regarded as the gold standard of British education, the A Level programme enables students to progress to prestigious universities without the need for additional entrance exams. In the first year, students choose four subjects aligned with their prospective degree choices and study them at an advanced level; in the second year, they usually continue with three subjects and prepare for final examinations. Each school offers its own unique subject options. At Roedean, the A Level subjects available include: Spanish; History of Art; French; Classical Civilisation; Geography; English Language and Literature; Latin; Art and Design; Economics; Politics; Music; Psychology; Mathematics; Chemistry; Drama and Theatre; Physics; History; Business Studies; Biology.

Roedean School – Co-Curricular Activities

Great importance is placed on students’ sporting development. Girls can take part in a wide range of sports and outdoor activities, such as: Karate; Athletics; Yoga; Cricket; Trampolining; Hockey; Badminton; Netball; Squash; Swimming; Polo; Tennis; Horse Riding. Roedean teams regularly participate in competitions and tournaments, achieving excellent results and winning awards.

For those wishing to explore their creative talents, the school offers a rich variety of opportunities: music and dance studios, a ballet room, a drama workshop, and over 30 clubs. Many students also take horse riding lessons at the nearby Albourne Riding School. For Sixth Form pupils, horse riding is included as part of the compulsory PE programme.

Girls aged 13 and over can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

Roedean School – University Destinations and Academic Achievement

The success of a Roedean education goes far beyond gaining entry to prestigious universities. In 2021, 54.8% of students achieved A*/A in their A Level examinations, placing the school 75th among UK boarding schools.

With a strong Sixth Form programme offering over 25 subject choices, students are well-prepared to aim for the world’s top universities. Some of these include Cambridge, UCL, King’s College London, and Bristol in the UK, or further afield, the University of Chicago, NYU, and San Francisco in North America.