Varndean School
Varndean School is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–16, in Brighton, BN1, run by Brighton and Hove council. It has 1,487 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 5 October 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.42 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 48.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 55.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 299 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,487 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 23% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 24.78% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 6.15% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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