The Roedean Diploma runs alongside A levels, broadening sixth form study beyond three subjects.
RU Leading girls' boarding school in Brighton, East Sussex
Why this school
The Roedean Diploma runs alongside A levels, broadening sixth form study beyond three subjects.
Over 250 girls stay on campus at weekends, sustaining a full boarding community throughout the week.
Roedean's campus is the only UK school site within a national park, perched on cliffs above Brighton.
Roedean School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, set on the clifftops above Brighton in East Sussex. One of the most recognisable names in British girls’ education, it occupies the only UK school site within a national park. Around 600 pupils are on roll, with a 1:14 pupil-to-teacher ratio — a scale that allows individual attention without losing the breadth a larger school can offer. Roedean holds membership of HMC, GSA, BSA, ISI, and ICGS, and draws pupils from across the UK and internationally. Day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding places are available from Year 7 upwards.
The curriculum runs from Year 7 through to the sixth form. GCSEs are taken in Years 10 and 11; A levels in Years 12 and 13. Roedean does not offer the IB Diploma. Instead, the school has developed its own Roedean Diploma, which sits alongside A levels and broadens the sixth form experience beyond the standard three-subject model. In 2025, 50% of A level grades were A* or A, placing the school comfortably within the upper tier of UK girls’ independents. Class sizes that come with a 1:14 ratio allow for a more discursive approach across subjects, and teaching is structured to support intellectual curiosity from early in the senior school.
Sixth formers work towards A levels and the Roedean Diploma simultaneously. Direct-entry sixth form boarders should note an additional £2,358 (inc. VAT) per term surcharge on top of standard boarding fees.
A-Level results
50% A*-A (2025)
Roedean runs a genuinely active full boarding community. Over 250 girls are on campus at weekends, which keeps the school operational outside teaching hours rather than emptying out on Friday afternoons. Day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding options mean families can choose an arrangement that fits their circumstances. The clifftop campus (enclosed, sea-facing, and within the South Downs National Park) shapes the rhythm of boarding life in a way few UK schools can replicate. Pastoral support is built around the house system. Roedean’s membership of the ICGS (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools) reflects a particular institutional commitment to single-sex girls’ education at secondary level.
Roedean has a documented record in performing arts: the school was a finalist at the Independent School Association Awards 2019 in the categories of Independent Girls’ School of the Year, Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts, and Rising Star. Arts, drama, and music programmes sit alongside sport on the clifftop campus, where the setting provides space for outdoor activity. At around 600 pupils, the school is large enough to sustain a wide range of clubs, ensembles, and competitive teams without participation becoming selective by default.
The school occupies a distinctive site on the cliffs east of Brighton, within the South Downs National Park. Brighton itself (with its transport links, cultural offer, and proximity to London) sits minutes away. The campus provides a self-contained environment for boarders while remaining accessible for day pupils travelling in from across Sussex and beyond. Recent years have seen the school mark its 125th anniversary at Roedean Way, the address that has defined the school’s identity.
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles from the school, around 45 to 60 minutes by road depending on traffic. Brighton station connects directly to London Victoria and London Bridge in under an hour. For international families, Gatwick is the most practical arrival point, with Heathrow also a workable option given the rail connection through Brighton.
Annual tuition
£60,948 per year · full boarding · Senior · Year 10-13
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Year 7 | Day | — | £25,758 |
| Senior | Year 8 | Day | — | £28,962 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Day | — | £32,238 |
| Senior | Year 10-13 | Day | — | £33,660 |
| Senior | Year 7 | Flexi boarding | — | £37,728 |
| Senior | Year 8 | Flexi boarding | — | £41,256 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Flexi boarding | — | £42,192 |
| Senior | Year 10-13 | Flexi boarding | — | £45,612 |
| Senior | Year 7 | Weekly boarding | — | £46,386 |
| Senior | Year 8 | Weekly boarding | — | £46,620 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Weekly boarding | — | £46,782 |
| Senior | Year 10-13 | Weekly boarding | — | £51,732 |
| Senior | Year 7 | Full boarding | — | £50,796 |
| Senior | Year 8 | Full boarding | — | £53,298 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Full boarding | — | £56,142 |
| Senior | Year 10-13 | Full boarding | — | £60,948 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£5,000
Registration
£240
EAL / year
£2,145
London Gatwick Airport, approx. 50 miles from Roedean School (45–60 min by road)
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Fees for 2025/26 start at £25,758 per year for Year 7 day pupils (inc. VAT) and rise to £60,948 per year for full boarders in Years 10–13. Weekly boarding for Years 10–13 costs £51,732 per year. Sixth form boarders entering the school directly also pay an additional £2,358 (inc. VAT) per term surcharge.
Yes. Roedean accepts both UK and international pupils. Day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding options are available, which suits families based outside the UK. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available at £2,145 per year.
Pupils take GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, followed by A levels in the sixth form. Roedean does not offer the IB Diploma. Alongside A levels, sixth formers complete the Roedean Diploma, the school’s own broader qualification framework.
In 2025, 50% of A level grades were A* or A. This places Roedean among the higher-performing UK girls’ independent schools at A level.
The school offers four arrangements: day, flexi boarding, weekly boarding, and full boarding, all available from Year 7. More than 250 girls board over the weekend, so the campus remains fully active outside teaching hours.
Roedean is on the clifftops east of Brighton, East Sussex, within the South Downs National Park. London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles away, around 45 to 60 minutes by road. Brighton station runs direct rail services to London Victoria and London Bridge in under an hour.
A registration fee of £2,40 applies on application, with a deposit of £5,000 payable on acceptance of a place. The school admits girls from age 11 (Year 7) through to sixth form entry. Prospective families should contact the admissions team directly for current entry assessment details.
Yes. Roedean is accredited by ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) and holds membership of HMC, GSA, BSA, and ICGS (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools).
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