Varndean College
General Info
- Education Phase
- 16 plus
- Ofsted rating
- Good Mar 5 2024 Ofsted report
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 16 - 99 y.o.
- Type
- Colleges
- Funding
- Not available
- Admissions policy
- Not applicable
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
- Sixth Form
- Not applicable
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Unique reference
- 130668
- Address
- Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ
- Website
- https://varndean.ac.uk/
Exam Results
A-Level Results
A Levels, Average result
- This school
- 34.18, C+
- Local authority average, state-funded schools
- 38.68, B
- England average, state-funded schools
- 35.94, B-
Best 3
- This school
- 31.91, C+
- Local authority average, state-funded schools
- 37.93, B-
- England average, state-funded schools
- 36.64, B-
AAB or higher
- This school
- 6.9%
- Local authority average, state-funded schools
- 30.3%
- England average, state-funded schools
- 26.9%
Local authority average: Year 2024-2025
National average: Year 2024-2025
Subjects
Subjects entered at 16 to 18
| Subject | Qualification | Number of entries |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 3 |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 12 |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 1 |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 3 |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 15 |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 8 |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 15 |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 8 |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 28 |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 27 |
Participation in Education, Training, Employment
| Destinations after A‑levels | School LA England |
|---|---|
| Staying in education | 38.0% 45.3% 43.0% |
Further education | 9.0% 7.8% 5.4% |
Higher education | 27.0% 35.9% 36.8% |
Other education | 2.0% 1.6% 0.8% |
| Entering employment | 36.0% 32.5% 28.3% |
| Entering apprenticeships | 4.0% 2.5% 7.4% |
| Not in education or employment | 15.0% 13.8% 15.6% |
| Destination unknown | 7.0% 5.9% 5.7% |
Progression to Higher Education or Training
| Destinations after A‑levels | School LA England |
|---|---|
| Degrees | 55.0% 70.1% 60.1% |
Top third higher education institutions | 12.0% 30.7% 18.9% |
| Other study at level 4 or 5 | 1.0% 0.4% 2.5% |
| Higher apprenticeships | 1.0% 1.2% 2.4% |