Varndean College
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for September 2026 entry. Please note our Priority Application Deadline for September 2026 entry was 23:59 on Friday, 5 December 2025. Any applications received after this date will still be considered if places remain available.
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Principal’s Welcome
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Getting to Varndean
Mission & Values
Sustainability
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Prospectus & Brochures
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Accountability Agreement
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STEM at Varndean College
Why Choose Varndean?
Your Study Programme
Year 11 Information
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Adult Learning
Careers
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Meet the Team
Measuring Success
Aspire Programme
Med/Vet/Dent at Varndean
Clinical Case History Workshops
For Students
For Parents
For Staff
For Employers
UCAS for Ex Students
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International
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STEM at Varndean College
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Transforming lives through
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At Varndean Sixth Form College, students achieve more …
Situated on a beautiful hilltop location with stunning views of Brighton, Varndean Sixth Form College is a highly successful and unique sixth form college offering exceptional education. With an outstanding academic track record, students become academically accomplished and flourish as part of a welcoming, inspirational and close-knit family. We ignite passion for learning, fostering curiosity and confidence, while empowering students to thrive, both academically and personally.
The College offers over
30 traditional A Levels
, a diverse range of
Advanced Level Vocational Courses,
the prestigious and internationally recognised
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
as well as a wide range
Foundation Level courses.
With approximately 2000 students aged 16-19 years, Varndean Sixth Form College provides a real community ethos with outstanding support, where students thrive, and where we put student happiness at the heart of everything we do. We are in the top
10%
of UK schools and sixth-form colleges for
value-added
, meaning the students who study here achieve much higher than expected of them based on the GCSE grades they arrive with.
A large percentage of our students progress on to university each year, with many studying at top Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Previous HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) statistics show that
94.8%
of our students studying at Russell Group universities graduated with a First or Upper Second Class honours degree, higher than those students from the independent sector.
Read more
We are the only provider of the prestigious and internationally recognised IB Diploma in Brighton and Hove and our students achieve the highest average Diploma score for a government funded school or sixth form in Sussex.
Click here to find out more about this exciting alternative to A-levels
Year 10 Taster Days
Friday 3rd & Tuesday 14th July
Applications open now!
More details and how to apply
A-Z Course Guide
Find out more about the diverse range of courses we offer, from over 30 different A Levels, Advanced Level Vocational Courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, as well as a range of Foundation Level courses.
View Courses
View Prospectus
Varndean Sixth Form College Building Masterplan
Varndean Sixth Form College invites you to see our development proposals to improve our campus for students. We are looking to enhance our educational facilities.
More Info
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Latest College News
VIP Day for Year 1 Students
23 March 2026
On Friday 20 March, our Year 1 students received a taste of the real world of work through Varndean Sixth
Green Week
17 March 2026
Varndean Sixth Form College celebrated Green Week from 9-13 March. Organised by the Carbon Literacy Qualification group, we welcomed Dr
MedVetDent Students excel in Oxford’s Practical Ethics & Responsibility Competition
9 March 2026
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our MedVetDent students in this year’s Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition (PERC), a prestigious
Talking creative careers with Future Creators
26 February 2026
Yesterday, our students stepped into the world of creative careers with an inspiring session from Future Creators & Coastal Catalyst.
See all news stories
Contact Us
Address
Varndean Sixth Form College
Surrenden Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6WQ
Tel:
01273 508011
Email:
information@varndean.ac.uk
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About
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Principal’s Welcome
Term Dates
Meet the Management Team
Getting to Varndean
Mission & Values
Sustainability
College Videos
Governors
Prospectus & Brochures
Testimonials
Policies
Alumni
Accountability Agreement
Exam Results
Working For Us
Exam Information & Policies
Brighton and Hove Sussex Schools & College Alliance
Contact Us
FAQ
Admissions
▼
Application Process
Prospectus & Brochures
College Videos
Entry Requirements
STEM at Varndean College
Why Choose Varndean?
Your Study Programme
Year 11 Information
Year 9 Information
Adult Learning
Careers
▼
Meet the Team
Measuring Success
Aspire Programme
Med/Vet/Dent at Varndean
Clinical Case History Workshops
For Students
For Parents
For Staff
For Employers
UCAS for Ex Students
Courses
International
News & Events
▼
Latest News
Scheduled Events
Varndean Updates
Sam Paterson Award
Safeguarding & Support
▼
Safeguarding
Report A Concern Anonymously
Financial Support Information
Welfare Services
Young Carers
Additional Learning Support
Wellbeing
Therapy Team
Mentoring Information
EDI
Out of Hours Support
Student Experience
▼
British Values at Varndean
College Library
Enrichment Activities
BYOD
STEM at Varndean College
Student Union
Tutorial
Skip to content
Apply here
for September 2026 entry. Please note our Priority Application Deadline for September 2026 entry was 23:59 on Friday, 5 December 2025. Any applications received after this date will still be considered if places remain available.
Menu
Menu
About
▼
Principal’s Welcome
Term Dates
Meet the Management Team
Getting to Varndean
Mission & Values
Sustainability
College Videos
Governors
Prospectus & Brochures
Testimonials
Policies
Alumni
Accountability Agreement
Exam Results
Working For Us
Exam Information & Policies
Brighton and Hove Sussex Schools & College Alliance
Contact Us
FAQ
Admissions
▼
Application Process
Prospectus & Brochures
College Videos
Entry Requirements
STEM at Varndean College
Why Choose Varndean?
Your Study Programme
Year 11 Information
Year 9 Information
Adult Learning
Careers
▼
Meet the Team
Measuring Success
Aspire Programme
Med/Vet/Dent at Varndean
Clinical Case History Workshops
For Students
For Parents
For Staff
For Employers
UCAS for Ex Students
Courses
International
News & Events
▼
Latest News
Scheduled Events
Varndean Updates
Sam Paterson Award
Safeguarding & Support
▼
Safeguarding
Report A Concern Anonymously
Financial Support Information
Welfare Services
Young Carers
Additional Learning Support
Wellbeing
Therapy Team
Mentoring Information
EDI
Out of Hours Support
Student Experience
▼
British Values at Varndean
College Library
Enrichment Activities
BYOD
STEM at Varndean College
Student Union
Tutorial
Transforming lives through
exceptional education
Watch our full college video
Learn More
At Varndean Sixth Form College, students achieve more …
Situated on a beautiful hilltop location with stunning views of Brighton, Varndean Sixth Form College is a highly successful and unique sixth form college offering exceptional education. With an outstanding academic track record, students become academically accomplished and flourish as part of a welcoming, inspirational and close-knit family. We ignite passion for learning, fostering curiosity and confidence, while empowering students to thrive, both academically and personally.
The College offers over
30 traditional A Levels
, a diverse range of
Advanced Level Vocational Courses,
the prestigious and internationally recognised
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
as well as a wide range
Foundation Level courses.
With approximately 2000 students aged 16-19 years, Varndean Sixth Form College provides a real community ethos with outstanding support, where students thrive, and where we put student happiness at the heart of everything we do. We are in the top
10%
of UK schools and sixth-form colleges for
value-added
, meaning the students who study here achieve much higher than expected of them based on the GCSE grades they arrive with.
A large percentage of our students progress on to university each year, with many studying at top Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Previous HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) statistics show that
94.8%
of our students studying at Russell Group universities graduated with a First or Upper Second Class honours degree, higher than those students from the independent sector.
Read more
We are the only provider of the prestigious and internationally recognised IB Diploma in Brighton and Hove and our students achieve the highest average Diploma score for a government funded school or sixth form in Sussex.
Click here to find out more about this exciting alternative to A-levels
Year 10 Taster Days
Friday 3rd & Tuesday 14th July
Applications open now!
More details and how to apply
A-Z Course Guide
Find out more about the diverse range of courses we offer, from over 30 different A Levels, Advanced Level Vocational Courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, as well as a range of Foundation Level courses.
View Courses
View Prospectus
Varndean Sixth Form College Building Masterplan
Varndean Sixth Form College invites you to see our development proposals to improve our campus for students. We are looking to enhance our educational facilities.
More Info
A Level pass rate
0
%
Vocational courses pass rate
0
%
IB pass rate
0
%
IB average score
0
for value added
Top
0
%
Latest College News
VIP Day for Year 1 Students
23 March 2026
On Friday 20 March, our Year 1 students received a taste of the real world of work through Varndean Sixth
Green Week
17 March 2026
Varndean Sixth Form College celebrated Green Week from 9-13 March. Organised by the Carbon Literacy Qualification group, we welcomed Dr
MedVetDent Students excel in Oxford’s Practical Ethics & Responsibility Competition
9 March 2026
We are delighted to celebrate the success of our MedVetDent students in this year’s Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition (PERC), a prestigious
Talking creative careers with Future Creators
26 February 2026
Yesterday, our students stepped into the world of creative careers with an inspiring session from Future Creators & Coastal Catalyst.
See all news stories
Contact Us
Address
Varndean Sixth Form College
Surrenden Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6WQ
Tel:
01273 508011
Email:
information@varndean.ac.uk
Get Directions
Copyright © 2026 Varndean College
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Ofsted
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