Roedean School in Brighton has provided exclusively female education since it was founded in the 19th century. It was established to prepare girls for the rigours of newly opened University of Cambridge women’s colleges Girton and Newnham. However, following reports in the national press, the school has denied claims that it has plans to start educating boys at its premises in Roedean Way, Brighton. A school spokeswoman told The Argus that it would be “impossible” to accept male students at the school due to its Royal Charter. To further promote the School and to enhance its status as a leading independent school for girls a petition was made to King George VI to grant the School a Royal Charter of Incorporation.