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Open Morning

28 February 2026: 10:00 – 13:00 Join us for a magical morning as you explore our campus, hear from the Roedean Head, Mrs Green, and the Senior Leadership Team, discover the life of a Roedean student, and be captivated by performances from our Performing Arts Department.

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Fearless

Clara

I joined Roedean in Year 7 as a club pool swimmer, and joining the sea-swimming sessions opened up a completely new side of the sport for me. We began training to become Roedean’s first English Channel Relay team, which I was proud to be part of in Year 9. That achievement inspired me to complete my Channel Solo in Year 12, something I would never have believed possible without Roedean’s support.

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“The record of achievement in a range of sports is outstanding, and pupils say they enjoy the opportunity for participation in myriad school fixtures, whatever their level of competence.”


— ISI 2021 —

Passionate

Dr John Hobbs
“I have always been interested in teaching as a way of sharing my passion for languages.”
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Motivated

Lydia
“Being Head Girl has given me the opportunity to inspire others to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new challenges.”
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Creative

Benjamin Rous
“This is such a musical school! It’s a real pleasure to work with the girls here and I love the creative and collaborative nature of my role.”
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Active

Alicia
“My favourite thing about boarding is that it’s like living with your friends.”
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Trailblazing

Jonny Meardon
“I am now one year in to completing my PhD, researching neuromuscular fatigue when comparing velocity-based training to more traditional methods.”
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Ambitious

Angelica
“Roedean has allowed me to take part in so many experiences that have altered my perspective.”
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Dynamic

Dr Ross Barrand (Deputy Head: Co-Curriculum and Partnerships)

It is my great privilege to oversee the Co-Curriculum and to further the School’s holistic ethos, providing a rounded and varied education.

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Individual

Carmel Carragher
“Every Sixth Form student can be successful with the right guidance, motivation and sense of positive self-worth; empathy for themselves and for others is a key feature of our Sixth Form ethos.”
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Engaging

Guy Carter
“I believe that Geography is an essential choice of subject for 2023; it’s so relevant, and extremely fun to teach!”
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Outdoors

Holly
“Getting the girls involved in the Farm is truly special. Seeing the girls grow in confidence and knowledge on the Farm is very rewarding.”
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Together

Isla
“I am surrounded by such kind and loving staff and students that are always supporting me in whatever I decide to do.”
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Included

Chaya
“I felt part of the extraordinary community.”
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Supportive

Grace Chaston
“It is great to see old friends come back together, often who haven’t seen each other since they left School.”
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Inventive

Ruth Sambrook

“I enjoy being creative and attempting to delight people. Many parents have said that my pastries are the best they’ve ever eaten.”

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Fun

Izzy
“I share a room with two other girls, which is really fun because they’re always there!”
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Eclectic

Amy
“I always head over to the Houses for tea, which ranges from samosas to doughnuts – and there’s always fruit too!”
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Connected

Phil Halsey
“For over five years, the Rodean farm, located within our own grounds, has encouraged girls to use our wonderful outside space.”
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Responsible

Scarlett
“Caring for the animals and reconnecting with nature is relaxing and rewarding.”
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Empowering

Mike Smethurst
“The most enjoyable part of my work is making a difference.”
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Organised

Greta
“As a boarder I like to have a structure to my day and Roedean gives me the perfect routine.”
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Inspired

Claire Baker

“I feel incredibly fortunate to lead Roedean’s talented, passionate Sports team.”

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Expressive

Charlie
“At Roedean I have been able to flourish in many of my different interests, one being performing arts.”
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Driven

Rida
“I feel incredibly grateful for all the opportunities the school has given me since joining in Year 7”
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Hands-on

Cheryl
“I came to Roedean after learning of its distinguished reputation in the art department, hoping to broaden my perspective and I’m thrilled to say that my experience has been nothing less than
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Creative

Claire
“Since joining Roedean in Year 9, I’ve had so many opportunities to grow and improve as a dancer.”
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Connected

Molly
“The older girls are always willing to help the younger years, whether that is helping with prep or just being a friendly face.”
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Empowered

Megs
“Despite my busy schedule, the teachers at Roedean never hesitate to offer support, allowing me to excel and stay on top of my academic studies.”
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Inspiring

Nadege Andrew
“My aim at Roedean is to instil a sense of wonder and fun in biology lessons without losing the strong academic ethos that scientific studies require.”
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Adventurous

Tilly
“In boarding, we do lots of things and activities during the evening, and I have so many favourites.”
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Bold

Sela
“I loved exploring the natural world in different ways. We did activities such as: mountain biking, paddle boarding, zipwiring… and so much more!”
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Confident

Vanessa
“One of my favourite aspects of studying music at Roedean is the numerous opportunities available to engage with music.”
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