Varndean College

Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ

Further education for ages 16–99 in Brighton. Mixed intake.

Varndean College is a mixed further education college in Brighton, within Brighton and Hove, serving learners aged 16 and over. Ofsted rated the college Good in May 2024.

The college describes a hilltop setting with views over Brighton and says it offers more than 30 A Levels, advanced vocational courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and foundation-level courses.

At A level, the college has an average grade of C+ and 27% progression to higher education.

Ages 16–99 · 16 plus

Further education · Mixed

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