What is recorded here
Roedean School founded here as Wimbledon House School in October 1885 with two teachers and ten pupils
Roedean School was founded in October 1885 as Wimbledon House School by Emily Penrose, a prominent advocate for women's education. It is important as one of the earliest independent schools in England dedicated to providing high-quality education for girls.
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