15-year-old girl found dead at Brighton boarding school

Police enquiries are being conducted

Roedean School
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 30th Jan 2026

A 15-year-old girl has been found dead at her prestigious Brighton boarding school.

Emergency services were called to Roedean School in Roedean Way, at 6.30pm on 28th January following concerns for the welfare of a child.

Officers attended and a 15-year-old girl, who was a pupil at the school, was sadly declared dead at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed, and police enquiries are being conducted alongside the school.

There are no suspicious circumstances currently believed to be connected with her death.

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