Independent school · Brighton and Hove
Roedean School
- Ages 11–18
- Girls
- Boarding
- £7,515–£17,775/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 27 Aug 2026, Fri 28 Aug 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 2 Jul 2027
Exeats: Sat 19 Sep 2026 to Sun 20 Sep 2026, Sat 14 Nov 2026 to Sun 15 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 6 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Sat 19 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 29 Jun 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 26 Aug 2027, Fri 27 Aug 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028
Exeats: Sat 18 Sep 2027 to Sun 19 Sep 2027, Sat 20 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Sat 22 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 4 Mar 2028 to Sun 5 Mar 2028, Sat 6 May 2028 to Sun 7 May 2028, Sat 17 Jun 2028 to Sun 18 Jun 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, excluding VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day: Year 7 (excl. VAT) | £7,515.00 |
| Day: Year 8 (excl. VAT) | £7,515.00 |
| Day: Year 9 (excl. VAT) | £9,405.00 |
| Day: Year 10–13 (excl. VAT) | £9,820.00 |
| Flexi Boarding: Year 7–8 (excl. VAT) | £11,005.00 |
| Flexi Boarding: Year 9 (excl. VAT) | £12,305.00 |
| Flexi Boarding: Year 10–13 (excl. VAT) | £13,305.00 |
| Weekly Boarding: Year 7–8 (excl. VAT) | £13,530.00 |
| Weekly Boarding: Year 9 (excl. VAT) | £13,645.00 |
| Weekly Boarding: Year 10–13 (excl. VAT) | £15,090.00 |
| Full Boarding: Year 7–8 (excl. VAT) | £14,815.00 |
| Full Boarding: Year 9 (excl. VAT) | £16,375.00 |
| Full Boarding: Year 10–13 (excl. VAT) | £17,775.00 |
| Language Pathway Programme (incl. VAT) | £1,548.00 |
| Boarders entering the Sixth Form directly (inc. VAT) | £2,358.00 |
Registration fee: £240.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Year 7
- Year 9
- Year 8 & 10
- Year 12
Enquire, visit (open mornings each term, family tours, Experience Days), then register to be invited to assessments. Online entrance tests in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and problem solving and creative comprehension, plus a short interview. Offers are based on tests, interview and a Head's reference. Early Entrance Programme available for 11+ and 13+.
Assessments
- Online entrance tests: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, puzzles & problem solving, creative comprehension
- Short interview with academic team
- Head's reference
- Scholarship practical assessments
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Escort (VE) | Brighton, London Victoria |
Cost: Victoria Escort £46.20 (inc. VAT) per trip from September 2026; minibus fares in the Schools' Minibus Guide (2026–27 same as 2025–26)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 519
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 01273667500
- Address
- Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ
- Website
- roedean.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.