Varndean College
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Varndean College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Brighton and Hove BN1 6WQ
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| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
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Varndean College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in East Sussex, South East.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Varndean, every student is given the chance and support they need to realise their full potential in a kind and peaceful environment. At Varndean College, we strive to assist students in developing into complete, confident, and independent individuals who are ambitious and ready to move on to the next stage of their lives. We are a state-funded college that provides 16 to 19-year-old day students in Brighton's lush suburbs with a choice of academic and practical programmes. Additionally, we are the only college in the area that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.66 | 34.11 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.09 | 33.64 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 24.66% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 810 | 560 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 48.6% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.2% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 21.2% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 14.8% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.13 1 | 33.34 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.01 | 29.3 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.0% | 19.58% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 642 | 393 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 38% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 30% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 13.5% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.57 1 | 30.86 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.13 6 | 28.52 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.7% | 17.45% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 22 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 201 | 87% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.86% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.43% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.45 | 29.83 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.03 | 28.58 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.8% | 16.15% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 13 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 146 | 74.14% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 29.43% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.57% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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