Varndean School

Varndean School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 33% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £628,244. Over a 12 month period, 729 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

33%

Mathematics

40%

> Entries

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293

English Language

27%

English Literature

21%

Physics

55%

Chemistry

55%

Biology

58%

Science: Double Award

12%

Geography

34%

Additional Mathematics

73%

Computer Studies Computing

26%

History

26%

Sociology

15%

Music

50%

Dance

31%

Drama and Theatre Studies

32%

Physical Education Sports Studies

47%

Statistics

76%

French

37%

German

20%

Spanish

15%

Design and Technology

26%

Art and Design

18%

DandT Food Technology

17%

Film Studies

16%

Media Film Tv Studies

12%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

729

Anti-social behaviour

124

Violence and sexual offences

268

Vehicle crime

58

Shoplifting

9

Burglary

26

Criminal damage and arson

74

Public order

67

Robbery

6

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

50

Drugs

16

Bicycle theft

7

Other crime

12

Possession of weapons

10

Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Baker

Local Authority: Brighton and Hove

Telephone: 1273561281

Website: www.varndean.co.uk

Address: Balfour Road, null, Brighton, BN1 6NP

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