The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Ms Donna-Marie Janson (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Varndean College's Ofsted rating?
Varndean College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Varndean College take?
Varndean College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Varndean College?
Varndean College is in Brighton, BN1 6WQ, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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