Varndean School vs Balfour Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Varndean School
Brighton
Balfour Primary School
Brighton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Community school
Community school
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1487
695
Capacity
1500
718
Occupancy
99%
97%
FSM %
23.0%
10.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2022
Dec 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
54.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
67.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
87%
KS2 Maths
-
84%
KS2 Writing
-
78%