Aims And Vision - Roedean
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28 February 2026: 10:00 – 13:00 Join us for a magical morning! Explore the campus, hear from the Roedean Head, Mrs Green and the Senior Team, find our more about the life of a Roedean student and be swept away by several performances from our Performing Arts department.

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Aims And Vision

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Girls First: Empowered, Encouraged, Engaged


When Roedean School was founded by the Lawrence sisters in 1885, its aim was to provide ‘a thorough physical, intellectual and moral’ education with ‘as much liberty as is consistent with safety’.

A Vision Ahead of Its Time


Born from a bold belief in equality, Roedean was created by the Lawrence sisters to challenge expectations and prepare young women to thrive at university and beyond.


Our first prospectus outlined six key pillars:

  • To encourage healthy and active living
  • To provide a strong academic foundation
  • To develop an appreciation of sport, culture and the arts
  • To build independence of thought and character
  • To develop skills and confidence for university and careers
  • To develop a strong sense of personal and moral values

Founding Ethos


This founding ethos lives on at Roedean today, where we aim to provide a distinctively academic, high-quality, all-round education, within a caring and friendly community in a wonderful coastal setting.


We aim to inspire and challenge every student to develop her strengths and passions, seek the highest academic and personal standards for herself, and develop a strong foundation for her future.


We also seek to enable you to develop lifelong friendships, a strong sense of belonging, and a sense of pride in yourself and your school. 

Roedean Aims

Throughout their journey, a Roedeanian will: