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  • Independent school for girls

Roedean School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes

    Not published yet

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £9,018a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Roedean School, checked

Roedean School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Roedean School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview and a reference from the current school.

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview and a reference from the current school. Tests are taken in Year 6 (Early Entrance Programme (EEP)), with a place offered ahead of entry.

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and own subject papers.

Source: Roedean School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Roedean's registration, assessment and offer dates are set out in a registration timeline document that is not on the pages we captured, so this page shows only the deadlines published on the school's website.

11+ (Year 7)

  • What the school assesses: interviewRoedean School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Applicants will also have a short interview with a member of the academic team.View the official source; school's own English assessmentRoedean School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentRoedean School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentRoedean School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoedean School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Roedean offers are made against entrance test results, interviews, and a current Head’s reference (for applicants attending a school in the UK).View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Roedean School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Bursary application byFriday 16 October 2026Roedean School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 7: 16 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 16 October 2026Roedean School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 7: Friday 16 October 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesRoedean School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
AssessmentRoedean School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
OffersRoedean School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Through the Early Entrance Programme, girls can be assessed in Year 6 (Early Entrance Programme (EEP))Roedean School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Assessments take place when applicants are in Year 6 or Year 7.View the official source and offered a deferred Year 9 place.

  • What the school assesses: interviewRoedean School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Applicants will also have a short interview with a member of the academic team.View the official source; school's own English assessmentRoedean School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentRoedean School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentRoedean School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Age-appropriate online entrance tests are taken in each of the following: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, and creative comprehension.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoedean School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Roedean offers are made against entrance test results, interviews, and a current Head’s reference (for applicants attending a school in the UK).View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6 (Early Entrance Programme (EEP))Roedean School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Assessments take place when applicants are in Year 6 or Year 7.View the official source
  • Offers made early for deferred entry: YesRoedean School: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Assessments take place when applicants are in Year 6 or Year 7.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Roedean School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Bursary application byFriday 16 October 2026Roedean School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 9: 16 October 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesRoedean School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
AssessmentRoedean School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
OffersRoedean School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form scholarship and bursary applications closed on Thursday 8 October 2026Roedean School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 12: 8 October 2026View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsRoedean School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Offers are subject to the applicant meeting Roedean’s requirements for entry to the Sixth Form, including meeting the minimum GCSE/iGCSE grades (if studied).View the official source; interviewRoedean School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: All applicants will have a short interview with a member of the Sixth Form academic team.View the official source; school's own English assessmentRoedean School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Tests are taken in each of the following: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and English comprehension.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentRoedean School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Tests are taken in each of the following: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and English comprehension.View the official source; subject papersRoedean School: Own subject papersChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Applicants will also sit a written test based on their A-Level choices.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoedean School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Roedean offers are made against entrance test results, interviews, and a current head’s reference (for applicants attending a school in the UK). Offers are subject to the applicant meeting Roedean’s requirements for entry to the Sixth FormView the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Roedean School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Bursary application byThursday 8 October 2026Roedean School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 12: 8 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application byThursday 8 October 2026Roedean School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Year 12: Thursday 8 October 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesRoedean School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
AssessmentRoedean School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source
OffersRoedean School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Roedean School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Students in Years 7, 9 and 12 joining Roedean in 2027View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Roedean School

  1. Done: Bursary applications close

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Bursary applications close

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Bursary applications close

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Roedean School in brief

Help with fees
Yes
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Scholarships
7 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Registration fee
£240including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £9,018 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£9,018 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, full boarding
£17,778 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, weekly boarding
£16,236 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, flexi boarding
£13,206 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£11,286 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£19,650 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, weekly boarding
£16,374 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, flexi boarding
£14,766 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£11,784 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£21,330 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, weekly boarding
£18,108 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, flexi boarding
£15,966 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees are published both with and without VAT

Registration fee: £240 (including VAT).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,500.

Source: Roedean School, checked

Joining atDayFull boardingWeekly boardingFlexi boarding
11+£9,018 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Day | 9,018 | 9,018 | 11,286 | 11,784 |View the official source£17,778 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Full Boarding | 17,778 | 17,778 | 19,650 | 21,330 |View the official source£16,236 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Weekly Boarding | 16,236 | 16,236 | 16,374 | 18,108 |View the official source£13,206 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Flexi Boarding | 13,206 | 13,206 | 14,766 | 15,966 |View the official source
13+£11,286 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Day | 9,018 | 9,018 | 11,286 | 11,784 |View the official source£19,650 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Full Boarding | 17,778 | 17,778 | 19,650 | 21,330 |View the official source£16,374 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Weekly Boarding | 16,236 | 16,236 | 16,374 | 18,108 |View the official source£14,766 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Flexi Boarding | 13,206 | 13,206 | 14,766 | 15,966 |View the official source
16+£11,784 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Day | 9,018 | 9,018 | 11,286 | 11,784 |View the official source£21,330 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Full Boarding | 17,778 | 17,778 | 19,650 | 21,330 |View the official source£18,108 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Weekly Boarding | 16,236 | 16,236 | 16,374 | 18,108 |View the official source£15,966 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Flexi Boarding | 13,206 | 13,206 | 14,766 | 15,966 |View the official source
  • Registration fee: £240 (including VAT)Roedean School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: £240 is payable with the application, and is non-refundable. This fee is inclusive of VAT.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £1,500Roedean School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | UK Day | £1,500 | £1,500 |View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (boarding): £5,000Roedean School: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | UK Boarder | £5,000 | £5,000 |View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to a share of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, all rounder, art, drama, music, other and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Roedean School, checked

  • Scholarships offered: academicRoedean School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Academic Scholarships: awarded to students who are academically able across a range of subjects.View the official source, all-rounderRoedean School: All rounderChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Lawrence Scholarship: the most prestigious all-round scholarship available at RoedeanView the official source, artRoedean School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships in areas of specialism: available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, dramaRoedean School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships in areas of specialism: available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, musicRoedean School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships in areas of specialism: available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, otherRoedean School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships in areas of specialism: available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, sportRoedean School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships in areas of specialism: available in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Roedean School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships are available to all candidates applying to Roedean for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12 (UK-based and international applicants).View the official source, 13+Roedean School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships are available to all candidates applying to Roedean for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12 (UK-based and international applicants).View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Roedean School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: Scholarships are available to all candidates applying to Roedean for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12 (UK-based and international applicants).View the official source

Open days

Next: Summer Open Morning, Sat 8 May 2027

  1. Coming up: Summer Open Morning

    10:00 – 13:00

Source: Roedean School, checked

What is distinctive about applying to Roedean

Roedean publishes termly fees for four ways of attending: day, flexi, weekly and full boarding. For a girl joining in Year 7 in 2026–27Roedean School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: 2026-2027 Academic YearView the official source these are £9,018 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Day | 9,018 | 9,018 | 11,286 | 11,784 |View the official source, £13,206 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Flexi Boarding | 13,206 | 13,206 | 14,766 | 15,966 |View the official source, £16,236 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: Weekly boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Weekly Boarding | 16,236 | 16,236 | 16,374 | 18,108 |View the official source and £17,778 per term (including VAT)Roedean School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Roedean School.The source says: | Full Boarding | 17,778 | 17,778 | 19,650 | 21,330 |View the official source.

Scholarships carry a fixed annual fee reduction rather than a percentage, and means-tested bursaries are available. The school's pages give two different upper ages for the school, so we are checking that.

Official documents and sources

9 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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