Varndean School
Community school
Brighton, BN1 6NP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 19% in England
2 of 10 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
1,487
First preferences per place
1.25
2026/27
Absence
9.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.5 | 53.5 | 48.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 66% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 69% | 67% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 | 0.42 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dorothy Stringer School · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 20% in England
- Patcham High School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Top 24% in England
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- Blatchington Mill School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
Best secondary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best secondary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Varndean School is in Hollingbury (typical home £675,000, crime very low).
What is Varndean School's Ofsted rating?
Varndean School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Varndean School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Varndean School is in the top 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.