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Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Varndean School
Varndean School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. The school has 1,497 pupils on roll.
Community school Secondary Ages 11–16 1,497 PupilsURN 114579
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected October 2022
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
48.8↑ +3pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
55.9%↑ +11pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
91.0%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
16.9↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
20.4%↓ -3pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
10.5%↑ +2pp
Teacher Turnover
1,497 / 1,500
100%
Capacity
Deficit
£150,952
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Varndean School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. The school has 1,497 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Shelley Baker
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:00 – 15:30
Telephone
01273561281
Website
Address
Brighton, BN1 6NP
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
The School Day
08:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
11:05
Lunch Break
Lunch service and play
15:30
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 31 available
Art
Badminton
Band
Basketball
Computing
Creative Writing
Cricket
Dance
Debating
Drama
Football
French
German
Gymnastics
Hockey
Latin
Mandarin
Music
Netball
Pottery
Reading
Rugby
Science
Skateboarding
Spanish
Swimming
Tennis
Textiles
Woodwork
Times Tables Rock Stars
Forest School
Awards & Accreditations
Artsmark
Commitment to arts & culture
Carnegie Centre of Excellence
Recognised achievement
Sing Up
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Cardigan
Headscarf
Hijab
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Royal Blue
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers