Varndean School Catchment Area
Varndean School is a community secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1497 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,497
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Varndean School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Varndean School are allocated by Brighton and Hove using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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.
Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →Varndean School — School Information
- Full address
- Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114579
Other Secondary Schools in Brighton
If Varndean School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Dorothy Stringer School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6PZ
Longhill High School Catchment Area
Community school · BN2 7FR
Patcham High School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8PB
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN1 9PW
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN41 2WS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Varndean School
Is Varndean School oversubscribed? ▾
Varndean School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Varndean School? ▾
Admission to Varndean School 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 School cover? ▾
Varndean School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Varndean School? ▾
Varndean School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.