School Day

School Life

Every school day at Roedean is carefully structured to provide the ideal balance between academic study, co-curricular opportunities and time to recharge.

The timetable includes six academic lessons alongside two dedicated co-curricular periods, allowing girls to pursue their interests beyond the classroom.

Breaks throughout the day, including mid-morning break, lunch and afternoon tea, ensure pupils have time to relax, socialise and refocus. Whether a Day girl or a Boarder, every pupil is encouraged to make the most of the wide range of clubs, music rehearsals and sports training available until around 5pm. This balanced approach helps every girl flourish both academically and personally.

A Balanced School Day

From morning routines to evening activities, these timetables offer a snapshot of the experiences that make up everyday life at Roedean.

  • A Typical Day
    TimeEvent
    6.40 – 7am Boarders – Wake up by yourself
    07.30amBreakfast
    07.45amRegistration
    Before / After Breakfast Getting ready for School
    8.15am Boarders – Leave the House for School
    Day girls – arrive on buses
    8.20 – 8.45am Tutor and Registration
    8.45 – 9.35am Lesson 1
    9.40 – 10.30am Lesson 2
    10.30 – 10.50am Break
    10.50 – 11.40am Lesson 3
    11.45 – 12.35am Lesson 4
    12:35 – 13:20pmLunch 1 (Years 7-9)
    12:55 – 13:20pmLunch 2 (Years 10 & 11)
    13:20 – 14:10pmActivity 1 (Period 5 on Wednesday)
    14:15 – 15:05pm (also registration)Lesson 5 (Period 6 on Wednesday)
    15:10 – 16:00pmLesson 6 (Activity 1 on Wednesday)
    16:00 – 16:10pmTea in House
    16:10 – 17:00pmActivity 2
    17:10pmDay girl departure on minibuses
  • Weekday Evenings
    TimeEvent
    17:30 – 18:30pmSupper (students must sign in with staff in the dining room)
    18:45pmRegistration
    19:00 – 20:00pmPrep
    20:00 – BedtimeShowers, free time or evening activity
    From 21:00Electronic devices handed in and lights out

A Day In The Life Of… 

Amy

I take the bus into school every day, which gets in at about 8.15am, then we go in to form time. I find that form time is a good time to catch up with your friends and a great way to start the morning off, but sometimes I do use the time to do some prep from earlier in the week.
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Greta

As a boarder I like to have a structure to my day and Roedean gives me the perfect routine. I wake up, get ready and head of too breakfast where we are served a cold and hot breakfast of our choice.
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Isla

Being away from home is always challenging. However, when I started flexi boarding in my first year at Roedean, it always felt like a second home to me.
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Molly

My boarding house has just under 50 people, and is a friendly and vibrant community. I have so many friends who I never would have met outside of boarding.
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