Varndean School, Brighton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
23.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
57
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,487 pupils
1,500 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brighton
Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,575
Applications
2,229
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.16013%
Overall absence
21.85864%
Persistent absence
1,528
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Varndean School
Balfour Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Hertford Primary School
Downs Junior School
Downs Infant School
Patcham Infant School
Patcham Junior School
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Stanford Primary School
Stanford Junior School
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