0
Introduction
Roedean is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18. The school was founded in 1885 and occupies a picturesque spot just outside the coastal town of Brighton on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Its grand Victorian buildings look out over green playing fields to the sea beyond, and there is even a ‘secret’ tunnel that runs from the school to the sea.
At Key Stage 3, girls study a wide range of subjects and have five periods of sport each week. The school’s abundant enrichment programme provides girls with opportunities to try a wide range of different academic, physical and creative activities throughout the year. Girls at the school consistently perform well in public exams and, in recent years, 93.2% of GCSE results were in the A*–B (9–5) range.
The school offers day places, plus weekly, flexi and full boarding places. All girls are fully integrated into one of four Houses, which provide a sense of community and exceptional facilities. Currently, just under 60% of students are boarders and around 50% of all students are from overseas.
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Information 2026
Address: Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ
County: East Sussex
Admissions info: dba@roedean.co.uk or 01273 667626
School type: Girls’ independent day and boarding school
Number of pupils: Approx. 500
Open Day date: October, March, May
Exam date: January of Year 6
Exam type / Board: Online Quest assessment
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Open Days
The school hosts regular Open Days for prospective students and their families, allowing them to experience the atmosphere on campus and meet key members of staff in person. Individual visits can be arranged through the Admissions Team. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
If you wish your daughter to be considered for a place at Roedean, you must complete the online registration form by the deadline in October. The registration fee is £150.
The entry process for Roedean takes the form of activity days and admissions events. The first of these events is ‘Rockpools Day’, which takes place in June and is an informal activity day. Prospective students explore the rock pools together and take part in team-building exercises.
The entrance exams are paper-based and take place in January of the year of entry. The school sends out offers in February and acceptance is required by early March.
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Several scholarships, worth up to 50% of the fees, are available to girls in Year 7. They are awarded for excellence in the following areas:
- Academic Ability
- Music
- Sport
- Art
- Dance
- Drama
Scholars benefit from tailored-made programmes and meticulous guidance, and are expected to actively contribute to school life in return. The tests for Academic award applicants are sat in January. Practical assessments for the remaining scholarships are held later in the same month.
Means-tested bursaries cover up to 100% of the fees. They must be re-applied for every year and may vary in size. Please note that the continuity of the award will depend on your child’s consistent progress at school. More details are available in this booklet.
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The Roedean 11+ examinations consist of the following:
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Puzzles & Problem-Solving
- Creative Comprehension
The English section will assess your child’s ability to answer questions on a given passage, which could be fiction or non-fiction. They may also need to answer questions testing the standard of their spelling, punctuation and grammar.
The maths section will not go beyond the Year 5 maths curriculum. Topics covered could be arithmetic, geometry, measurement, numbers and statistics. Questions will evaluate your child’s mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, as well as their ability to work through multi-step questions.
The verbal reasoning section will look at how well your child can solve problems that use written information. They might, for example, have to identify a pair of synonyms from two groups of words.
The non-verbal reasoning section will determine your child’s ability to solve problems using visual information. They might, for example, have to study a shape and then decide which set of pictured blocks from the selection given could be used to build it.
The puzzles and problem-solving section uses interactive puzzles to test your child’s ability to methodically work through a task in which the answer isn’t obvious. Their thinking will need to be flexible, and they will need to stay focused.
The creative comprehension section will comprise a number of different sources, such as a table, a coded message, a diary entry and a map, all linked to one theme. Your child will need to answer questions that assess their ability to make sense of the sources, and, in some cases, to make connections between sources.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Roedean School 11+ exam.
How to Prepare for Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Exam
One of the best ways of preparing for competitive entrance exams is to use practice papers. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual test in an efficient and effective manner. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise working under time pressure.
Our practice papers, which are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation for Roedean entrance exam. They cover all the key skills and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.
Our 11+ practice papers are thoroughly researched and up to date. Every year, they are used successfully by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are designed to be age appropriate but challenging, to reflect the demands of such an exam.
Roedean 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
Roedean 11+ Online Practice Tests
Our Roedean 11+ Online Entrance Assessment Practice Tests are available on our other website, Pretest Plus, and provide realistic and highly accurate preparation for the actual exam. Each full mock test replicates the modules, timings and question types used in the real assessment, ensuring your child becomes familiar with the format and expectations. Covering Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Creative Comprehension and Puzzles & Problem Solving, these tests are all pitched at the same difficulty level, allowing you to benchmark your child’s progress, track improvement and identify key areas for further practice.
11+ Roedean School Practice Test 1
11+ Roedean School Practice Test 2
11+ Roedean School Practice Test 3
11+ Roedean School Practice Test 4
✅ You can now purchase a bundle of all of our recommended resources for the Roedean 11+ Online Test at a large discount. These are available on our other site, Pretest Plus. Click the button below to learn more:
11+ Roedean Practice Tests BundleRoedean 11+ Skill Practice
The following Skill Practice exercises focus on one module that will come up in the Roedean 11+ Online Test, allowing you to target the specific exam sections that your child finds challenging.
11+ Roedean School Mathematics
11+ Roedean School Creative Comprehension Pack 1
11+ Roedean School Creative Comprehension Pack 2
11+ Roedean School Puzzles & Problem Solving Pack 1
11+ Roedean School Puzzles & Problem Solving Pack 2
Don’t forget to use the code ppdiscount at checkout to get 10% off orders over £70 and 20% off orders over £250 if you don’t buy a bundle.
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Roedean School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Roedean School is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roedean School.
Other entry points for Roedean School:
Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam
Bookmark Article
Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.
Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning