The Autumn Term is now in full swing, with lessons, fixtures, and activities up and running. It is lovely to see how all the new students have settled so well.
A Level Results
Our Year 13 students achieved outstanding results across a range of subjects.
We are very proud of the 100% Oxbridge success, as well as significant numbers pursuing STEM subjects at undergraduate level, including a large number going on to study Medicine and Veterinary Medicine - these include Flora, who will study Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge, and twins, Hannah and Mairi, who are both reading Medicine, at Sheffield and Oxford In this respect, Roedean continues to buck the trend for girls’ education, with 43% choosing STEM subjects at university - these courses include Civil Engineering, Sustainable Built Environments, Actuarial Science, and Biochemistry
A third of students have achieved straight A*-A grades, and these include four who have straight A* grades: Julia, who performed Grieg’s Piano Concerto at the Brighton Festival Fringe, has five A* grades and will study Computer Science at Cambridge; Jemima, a weekly boarder from London, has three A*s, and will study Finance, Accounting and Management at Nottingham; Haewon, from Korea, who has three A*s, and will read Physics with Theoretical Physics at Imperial College, London; and Carrie, who achieved four A* grades and will read Architecture at Cambridge Over three quarters of the cohort were awarded at least one A*-A grade.
The Creative and Performing Arts have also enjoyed remarkable success across five A Levels on offer, with 94% of all results awarded at A* or A grade. Among this number are Alice and Fola, who have highlycoveted unconditional places to study Fashion at Kingston University, Galina, one of the outgoing Heads of School, will study Classical Clarinet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, and Twinkie and Mackenzie, who will study Architecture and Fine Art, both at University College London.
GCSE Results
Our Year 11 students also achieved outstanding results at GCSE level. We are hugely proud of these students’ fantastic grades, especially as so many complemented their academic prowess with excellence in other areas of school life, underlining Roedean’s holistic approach to education.
37% of 1178 entries were awarded at Grade 9, the most common grade at Roedean - this constitutes the best ever percentage at this elite grade at Roedean This cohort also achieved the highest ever proportion of grades at 9-8. Six students achieved straight Grade 9s - Athena, Constance, Daisy, Michelle, Natalie, and Zyta have 65 of these top grades between them! Furthermore, 26 students were awarded all Grades 9-8, and fifteen achieved nine or more Grade 9s The students have all shown exceptional academic focus and diligence and approached their examinations with quiet confidence
A Level Results At A Glance
9 Medic and Vet placements
Top university placements
Oxbridge, LSE, UCL, KCL, Imperial College
Autumn Term Agent Newsletter
Recognition of Excellence
Roedean continues to provide an exceptional education for all our students and has been recognised for excellence in many of the school awards this year. We are hugely proud of the Roedean community, whose passion and commitment enable this recognition
Independent School Parent Awards -
Boarding School of the Year Finalist
We are thrilled to announced that our excellent boarding provision has been recognised by the prestigious Independent School Parent Awards - we have been announced as finalists in the Boarding School of the Year category.
Talk Education Awards 2025
We have been nominated as a finalist in the Talk Education Awards for the impressive work Roedean does with its Local Charities and Partnerships and recognised for the School's Inclusive SEN provision.
Education Choices Awards 2025
Roedean won the Senior Category for Working with Local Charities at the Education Choices Magazine Awards 2025 This award celebrates our students’ and staff’s deep commitment to meaningful community engagement and making a positive impact beyond our school gates.
The Week Independent Schools Guide
Roedean won two categories in the Autumn/Winter 2025 issue of Best for SEND and Best for Creative Arts
Muddy Stilettos
Roedean's outstanding and unwavering commitment to pastoral care was highly recommended in the Muddy Stilettos awards for 2025
Great Feats
From inspiring individual accomplishments to impressive team triumphs, our students continue to push boundaries and achieve extraordinary things.
Clara’s Solo Swim to France
Three years after swimming across the English Channel as part of a relay team of six Roedean girls, Clara in Year 12 has gone one step further - she made the crossing from Dover to France alone
The 21-mile crossing took her 12 hours and 56 minutes, which is faster than the 2022 team time of 13 hours and 13 minutes
Clara also raised £8,600 for Taylor Made Dreams, a local charity which helps children with life-limiting illnesses
We are very proud of Clara’s remarkable achievement!
F24+ Electric Car Challenge
Recently 12 of our students took on the F24+ electric car challenge at Dunsfold Aerodrome, an incredible opportunity to apply hands-on STEM skills, tackle real-world problem-solving, and build strong teamwork
Despite an early start and wet weather, the team rose to the challenge. After reassembling the car and passing scrutineering, they raced successfully and finished with flying colours!
Since September, the students have led a full rebuild of the car, fitting a new motor, upgrading the electrics, replacing tyres, and more. Looking ahead, they are planning improvements to aerodynamics, adding wheel covers, and reducing the car ' s weight as they prepare for next year ’ s race at Goodwood
Roedean News
We are delighted to share updates on some of the events and activities that have taken place so far this term.
NEW FOR 2026 A Level Foundation Programme
Roedean will be offering the A Level Foundation from 2026. The programme is a bespoke, one-year pathway to A Level, for overseas students aged 15 or 16. The curriculum is carefully designed to empower students and prepare them for Sixth Form through intensive English tuition, while fostering and recognising their individual talents and skills.
In addition to GCSEs in English and Mathematics, students will study three additional subjects, through one of three pathways: STEM, Art, or STEAM.
For detailed information on this exciting new programme, please use the link
2026 Application Process
Whilst we do not have a set registration deadline for overseas candidates, we recommend that testing takes place by the end of the Autumn Term, to ensure availability in boarding.
All Year 7, Year 9, and Year 12 applicants registered for 2026 entry are welcome to apply for a Roedean scholarship in one of the following areas of specialism: Art, Dance, Drama, and Music The scholarship application form is available via the Checklist in OpenApply Candidates not yet registered who would like to apply for scholarships in these year groups must be registered by Friday, 17October 2025 This is also the deadline date for submission of scholarship applications
Please access this link for further details about scholarships.
Please refer to the admissions timelines at the end of the newsletter for key dates.
Entrance Testing Process
Entrance testing for the 2026/2027 academic year has commenced
Entrance tests for Years 7 to 10 include:
Quest computer-based tests These tests take 115 minutes and are divided into two sections, separated by a 10-minute break:
Part 1 (Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, and Verbal Reasoning)
Part 2 (Puzzles and Problem Solving, and Creative Comprehension)
Pearson English Level test. This online test takes 20 minutes and measures English Reading, Writing, and Listening.
Entrance tests for Year 12 include:
Quest computer-based tests. These tests take 50 minutes and consist of:
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning English
Pearson English Level test. This online test takes 20 minutes and measures English Reading, Writing, and Listening.
Paper-based written tests Depending on the applicant’s proposed A Level subjects, she will be required to write one or both of the following papers, which take 60 minutes each.
Maths (for STEM subjects)
Humanities (for essay-based subjects)
This paper contains separate Art, Critical Thinking, English Literature, Geography, and History options. Applicants are required to answer ONE of the papers
This paper contains separate Art, Critical Thinking, English Literature, Geography, and History options Applicants are required to answer ONE of the papers
Early Entrance Programme (EEP) for 11+ 2027 and 13+ 2027 & 2028
Families who are planning ahead and would like to secure a place in Year 7 for their daughter while she is currently in Year 5, or in Year 9, while she is in Year 6 or 7, are invited to take part in the Early Entrance Programme (EEP)
This programme is designed to fast-track certainty of a place at an earlier stage in the admissions journey.
Families who accept a place through the EEP will also be able to apply for scholarships when their daughter is in the year prior to entry
Please refer to the admissions timelines at the end of the newsletter for key dates.
2026 Admissions Timelines
Early Entrance Programme Admissions Timeline
You’re Invited To Lunch
EXPERIENCE
ROEDEAN
We warmly invite you to join us for lunch, an update on our latest developments and a guided tour of our beautiful campus.
Come and connect, discover and experience what makes Roedean such a special place to learn and grow.
WEDNESDAY 11:30 NOVEMBER 2025
5
ROEDEAN SCHOOL, ROEDEAN WAY, BRIGHTON, BN2 5RQ
Please kindly confirm your attendance by 2 November 2026
