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 £604,781. Over a 12 month period, 677 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

38%

> Entries

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293

English Language

29%

English Literature

28%

Physics

40%

Chemistry

45%

Biology

47%

Science: Double Award

9%

Geography

33%

Additional Mathematics

53%

Computer Studies Computing

35%

History

29%

Sociology

26%

Music

61%

Dance

19%

Drama and Theatre Studies

34%

Statistics

80%

French

21%

German

35%

Spanish

46%

Design and Technology

24%

Art and Design

19%

DandT Food Technology

10%

Film Studies

35%

Media Film Tv Studies

24%

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

677

Anti-social behaviour

126

Violence and sexual offences

191

Vehicle crime

69

Shoplifting

9

Burglary

25

Criminal damage and arson

93

Public order

51

Robbery

6

Theft from the person

5

Other theft

48

Drugs

20

Bicycle theft

6

Other crime

17

Possession of weapons

11

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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