Deepdene Prospectus

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Nursery • Prep Est. 1948

The Roedean Family of Schools

DEEPDENE Deepdene is a co-educational school in Hove, offering a wonderful and exciting education at Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep level with strong and established links with Roedean. Deepdene shares Roedean’s ethos, combining the highest academic standards with an expansive and exciting holistic education. At Deepdene, we have created an environment where children want to be, and parents are confident to leave them in our care - we offer a bespoke education where every single child feels nurtured and valued, and, most importantly, that their voice matters. We are a small school with big ideas! It is, also, importantly, one of the most affordable Prep Schools in the area, with a flat-fee structure throughout the School.

A SMALL SCHOOL...

Pastoral Excellence

High-Quality Academic Curriculum Scholarship Stream

Roedean Sibling Discounts

Affordable, High-Quality Offer Small Class Sizes

Use of Roedean Fields, Pitches Farm and Labs

Ease of Transfer to Roedean and Other Top Schools

...WITH

Outstanding Teaching Small, Nurturing Family School

BIG IDEAS

Mrs Nicola Gane, Principal Mrs Gane has been at Deepdene since 1994. After many years as Head of Early Years and Proprietor, she is now loving her new role as Principal.

She believes wholeheartedly in a holistic approach to education, where children are offered a broad and rich learning experience. She believes children’s all round happiness must come first, so they are engaged and open to new ideas, and will therefore be in the best position to learn well.

Ms Tracey Hayward, Headteacher Ms Hayward joined Deepdene School in September 2004. In her time at Deepdene, she has taught across many of the year groups and supported the school as it expanded into the preparatory school it is today. She became Head of History in 2014 and has worked to develop history teaching into an exciting curriculum. Ms Hayward has a real commitment to education and believes that the learning environment at Deepdene School allows each pupil to achieve to the best of their ability.

Scholarship Stream

THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE...

Whether joining us as a new pupil, or having transitioned from our Upper Nursery classes, children in the Reception class start their school education at Deepdene in a large, bright and airy classroom, with enthusiastic and specialist teaching that is able to differentiate for every single child. Small class sizes and a bespoke education offer children an inspiring and creative environment where they fall in love with learning!

Specialist teaching is offered in Drama, Music,

Tennis, Sport, French, and weekly ballet lessons are also included in the curriculum.

RECEPTION AT DEEPDENE CASSIE, RECEPTION ‘I love ballet dancing!’

THOMAS, RECEPTION ‘There is always lots in my classroom!’

to do

A HOLISTIC EDUCATION

All Maths, Science and Technology lessons are now taught in our new STEM

lab

At Deepdene, we focus on kindling every child’s passions, and giving the space to cherish the excitement, freedom, and wonder which comes with finding out about the world around them.

AN ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM

We have specialist teachers in Performing

Arts, Sport, Maths, English, STEM, Languages, History and weekly individual LAMDA and Music lessons are also available.

PATHWAY TO YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE Deepdene offers a fantastic preparation for senior school, with the support of Roedean, and each year, a number of pupils from Deepdene move on to some of the best schools in the area. We offer a stimulating and highly-structured curriculum that places a strong emphasis on the development of Literacy and Numeracy, taught in inspiring and creative learning environments by enthusiastic and qualified teachers. At Deepdene students are happy to learn and develop a life long love of learning, as well as an enquiring mind. At the very centre of all we have to offer is the happiness and personal development of each and every child.

LUCIANA, YEAR 5 ‘I love Deepdene because you

learn lots, make good friends and all the teachers are really nice.’

ARYA, YEAR 2 ‘Deepdene is really good because

everyone here is really nice. When I come into school all the teachers say hello to me. Every day is really fun.’

BILLY, YEAR 3 ‘I like Deepdene because

we learn new things every day.’

THE BEST BITS ABOUT DEEPDENE ESME, YEAR 5 ‘I love my school because the

teachers care for you and help you when you are stuck.’

ETTY, YEAR 4 ‘I love the experience of learning new things. My school is the

best ever!’

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HENRY, YEAR 6 ‘I love going up to Roedean because they have such incredible facilities. We now use the science labs too which is amazing!’

DEEPDENEROEDEAN PARTNERSHIP

CASSIE, NURSERY ‘I loved my trip to Roedean Farm this week as we sang Happy

Birthday to one of the goats.’

Deepdene’s partnership with Roedean continues to go from strength to strength. Deepdene has strong and established links to Roedean – the pupils currently in Years 4-6 enjoy a fantastic weekly programme of Science and Sport at Roedean, taking full advantage of the wonderful space and facilities, giving them the chance to experience the breadth, scope and opportunities of a Senior School while still at Prep School. This includes useof the Indoor Pool, brand new Netball and Tennis Courts, and the new floodlit full-sized Hockey Pitch.

OLIVIA, YEAR 6 ‘I love going to Roedean because I

really enjoy the science of the brilliant facilities!’ and all

‘THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS’

STANLEY, YEAR 6 ‘I love going to Roedean because their fixtures and

facilities are really good quality. I also like the science lessons and the labs.’

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HARVEY, AGED 18

MATHIAS, AGED 16

Lancing College

Bede’s Senior School

‘My time at Deepdene School was essential to the

‘I really enjoyed all the drama we did and the trips, especially when we went to York. My

development of the person I am today.

The safe and friendly environment allowed

favourite subjects at Deepdene were Science and English, and they still are today.’

ISAAC, AGED 12

Burgess Hill Academy

‘They push you to achieve your best at Deepdene and you leave Year 6 feeling a very confident student, ready to start senior school.’

MAGGIE & CHARLIE, AGED 12

me to explore the interests that I had with care, support

and enjoyment.’

BEA, AGED 12 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy ’I loved being at Deepdene because it was so friendly and welcoming. It gave me lots of opportunities and I

will never forget my time there.’

HARRISON, AGED 13

Downlands College

Brighton College

‘The confidence that we gained through the teachers’ encouragement and the opportunity to

‘Being at Deepdene was like

try so many new things made us feel very

being part of a big family. I loved the fact that I

could get lots of help if I couldn’t work things out by myself.’

prepared for Secondary School.’

PATHWAY TO YOUR NEXT SCHOOL

Every year, we are delighted that Deepdene pupils move on to a range of schools in the area, including both top independent schools and local schools in the maintained sector.

Wherever they go, Deepdene pupils find that they arrive at their new schools, confident and engaged, and with strong foundations for their on-going education. Recent destinations inlcude Bede’s, Hurst, Brighton College, Lancing, and Shoreham College.

PATHWAY TO ROEDEAN

Every year, girls from Deepdene move on to continue their education very successfully at Roedean in Year 7; one of the current Head Girls joined Roedean from Deepdene seven years ago, and has thrived during her time at Roedean.

THEA, YEAR 7

KALI, YEAR 7

‘The food is amazing here!’

‘The friends you arrive with from Deepdene make it really

easy.’

FREYA, YEAR 7 ‘You make friends so easily at Roedean and the

BELLA, YEAR 7

teachers are really nice.

Now I want to board!’

‘Roedean has a great family-feel to it, it’s an inclusive,

happy and friendly place

to go to school. It’s also just so beautiful -

the sea view is amazing!’

ROMEY, YEAR 7

PEONY, YEAR 7

‘The classes are so small, it’s like a family.

I also love all the CoCurricular opportunities...

I’m just off to Cricket Club!’

I’m learning so much, it has been such a great opportunity for me.’

‘It reminds me of Hogwarts!

ELEANOR, Head Girl at Roedean, 2019 University of Edinburgh reading History ‘I never dreamt that I would be anything like Head Girl at Roedean but when I think back, it was

Deepdene that first started me believing in myself and my abilities.’

ADMISSIONS We would be delighted to receive an application from you for Deepdene and/or Roedean The Roedean Group of Schools aims to make the admissions process to both Deepdene and Roedean as smooth and informative as possible. The Admissions Team at Roedean will be your main point of contact for entry to both Deepdene and Roedean and will be happy to discuss any questions you may have along the way.

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Deepdene offers a flat-fee structure across the Prep School. Fees include all tuition, books and classroom resources.

Reception – Year 6 £2,922 per term In our Reception Class, we accept the Early Years Funding for three terms after your child’s 4th birthday.

A further charge is applicable for EAL applicants, please contact for details.

School Lunches £198 per term Weekly Enrichment Sports at Roedean £75 Early Birds 8:00-8:30 £5.00 per session Night Owls 17:30-18:00 £5.00 per session

If you are interested in a place at Deepdene and would like further information or to book a taster day, please either complete the Deepdene enquiry form: Deepdene Or contact Mrs Diana Banham T: 01273 667626 E: dba@roedean.co.uk Or Mrs Alexa Barlow T: 01273 667665 E: abw@roedean.co.uk

FINANCIAL AWARD At Deepdene, all pupils are encouraged to strive to realise their potential.

We have significant financial awards available to widen access for local families. Please contant Diana Banham for an initial chat on 01273 667626.

If you are interested in a place at Roedean following on from Deepdene and would like further information or to book an individual visit or onto an Open Day, please either complete the Roedean enquiry form: Roedean Or contact Mrs Diana Banham: T: 01273 667626 E: dba@roedean.co.uk

TASTER AND EXPERIENCE DAYS Every years, girls from Deepdene take part in Roedean’s enduringly popular experience days and admissions events to successfully ensure they feel at ease within the School by the time they enroll, giving each girl an opportunity to shine within her field.

EARLY ENTRANCE PROGRAMME Roedean’s Early Entrance Programme is designed to fast-track certainty of a place whilst still enabling prospective pupils to take part in a programme of inspiring and challenging activity days. In the Summer of Year 5, early entry places can be awarded following successful performances in their entrance papers.

Deepdene School, 195 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4ED T: +44(0)1273 667626 | E: dba@roedean.co.uk | W: deepdeneschool.com facebook.com/ThePrepAtDeepdene | instagram.com/deepdeneschool

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