Varndean College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
Not Available
AGES
16 - 99
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Further education
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated
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Varndean College Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/03/2024)
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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Varndean College Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Surrenden Road
Brighton
BN1 6WQ
01273508011
Brighton and Hove

School Description

Varndean College is a sixth-form college in Brighton. At the time of inspection, there were approximately 1800 students studying education programmes for young people, around 420 adult students, and 19 students in receipt of high-needs funding. The college offers a wide range of courses, from entry-level to level 4. Most students study A level or vocational programmes at level 3 in, for example, psychology, criminology and sociology. The small number of adult students study part-time programmes in counselling, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and community learning, such as Pilates, art and Qi Gong. The college does not work with any subcontractors.
News, Photos and Open Days from Varndean College
Last update: 02 June 2025

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