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Varndean College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Varndean College is a further education all through school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 16-99. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-99

Age range

Varndean College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Varndean College?

The catchment area for Varndean College is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this all through school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Varndean College is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Varndean College: School Information

Full address
Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Further education
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-99 years
DfE URN
130668

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Varndean College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Varndean College

What is the catchment area for Varndean College?

The catchment area for Varndean College is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this all through school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Varndean College oversubscribed?

Varndean College has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Varndean College?

Admission to Varndean College is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Varndean College cover?

Varndean College is a all through school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 16-99. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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