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Roedean School

Other independent school · Brighton, BN2 5RQ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#178 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils519
GenderGirls
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Niamh Green
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
Opened01 Jan 1906
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114616.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBrighton and HoveEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.18.647.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%69.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%49.4%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%14.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%64.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4104--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBrighton and HoveEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.6, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove38.7935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels45.31, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove38.0635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better34.6%, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove18.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.07, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study88--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils519
Girls519
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.132
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.78.3%
Higher education65.2%
Employment10.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.6%
Further education1.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Roedean School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miNot applicableOxford International College, BrightonOther independent school
Unrated
0.9 miSecondaryLonghill High SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Primary School, RottingdeanVoluntary aided school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryCity Academy WhitehawkAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryWoodingdean Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miNot applicableBrighton College Prep SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.7 miPrimaryRudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Roedean School

How does Roedean School rank in England?

Roedean School ranks 178 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Roedean School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Roedean School was B+, and 34.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Roedean School?

Roedean School has 519 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Roedean School have a sixth form?

Yes, Roedean School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.