Varndean School
About Varndean School
Varndean School sits within Brighton and Hove’s secondary landscape, one of 12 state schools of its type in the local authority. It is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, currently rated Good by Ofsted. Among its local peers, King’s School holds the highest ranking score at 0.84, followed by Cardinal Newman Catholic School at 0.56, with Varndean College at 0.42. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Cardinal Newman, 2.1 kilometres away, and only one school in the entire LA holds that top grade. Varndean School itself has not yet reached that level, but its Good rating places it solidly within the majority of local secondaries. With 1,497 pupils on roll, it is a large school by any measure, and its headteacher, Shelley Baker, leads a community that draws from across the city. The school’s location in the Brighton and Hove area means it competes for families alongside some strong academic neighbours, but its size and breadth of provision give it a distinct place in the local market.
Key Details
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:05
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: varndean.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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