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Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ, Brighton and Hove
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a solid 55% of students progressing to university, this college demonstrates a commitment to higher education pathways. However, only 12% of those advance to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in supporting students aiming for elite institutions. Limited published data on pupil numbers may make it challenging to assess the overall student experience.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 726 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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50.85163, -0.14344 · BN1 6WQ
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN130668
School typeFurther education
Websitevarndean.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Varndean College rated by Ofsted?
Varndean College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Varndean College a good school?
Varndean College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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