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Varndean School, Brighton
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Varndean School

Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

A Good-rated secondary school in Brighton.

Community school
Pupils
1,497
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.4%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.3%
Basics 9-5
55.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.6%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
32.1%
EBacc 9-4
40.5%
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About Varndean School

Varndean School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 1,497 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Varndean School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Jul 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Varndean School

What is Varndean School's Ofsted rating?
Varndean School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Varndean School's latest exam results?
Varndean School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Varndean School located?
Varndean School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN1 6NP).
How many pupils attend Varndean School?
Varndean School has around 1,497 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Varndean School with other schools?
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