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Varndean School

Community school · ages 11–16 · BN1 6NP

Key facts

TypeCommunity school
PhaseSecondary
StatusOpen
Pupils1497
GenderMixed
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
Age range11–16
Head teacherShelley Baker
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
AddressBalfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex
Telephone01273561281
Websitehttp://www.varndean.co.uk

GCSE results

Results from the Department for Education's Key Stage 4 performance tables. No data was published for 2019–20 or 2020–21 (COVID).

Year Attainment 8 English & Maths 5+ English & Maths 4+ EBacc entry EBacc APS
2024-25 46.5 56% 73% 68% 4.5
2023-24 47.9 57%
2022-23 49.0 51%
2021-22 48.5 54%
2018-19 47.0 59%
2017-18 46.6 53%
2016-17 48.1 56%
2015-16 46.1 55%