All places at Varndean School are allocated by Brighton & Hove City Council.
You can apply via their website: Brighton and Hove Council, or contact them using the details below:
Brighton & Hove City Council Admissions team:
01273 293653
schooladmissions@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Details on when and how to apply for a school place can be found here: Starting secondary school (brighton-hove.gov.uk)
If you have been allocated an in-year place with us and have any questions please contact us at admissions@varndean.co.uk. Our FAQ page may also be able to help answer some of your questions.
If you are a year 6 parent with a child due to start in September please send any queries to year6welcome@varndean.co.uk
We ask that if your child is starting with us mid-year and they have any serious medical issues to please contact our Medical Officer Caroline Heath carolineheath@varndean.co.uk
If you have any other questions about joining us or have feedback about the school, please email our admissions team, admissions@varndean.co.uk
If you are considering Varndean for a Year 7 place, a mid-year transfer, or have recently moved to Brighton, we would be glad to welcome you for one of our regular school tours.
Tours last 60 minutes and include a short presentation with a member of our senior leadership team, a student-led tour of the school and time for any follow-up questions. We limit places to 14 per session so that every family gets the attention and time they deserve.
For a more in-depth experience of everything Varndean has to offer, our annual Open Evening is on Thursday 17th September, 4–7pm - a great opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and students, and get a real sense of our community.
Dates of tours can be found below - to request a space please complete the request form at the bottom of this page.
Tuesday 2nd June - 11.15-12.15
Thursday 11th June - 9.30-10.30
Tuesday 16th June - 9.15-10.15
Wednesday 24th June - 9.15-10.15
Tuesday 30th June - 11.15-12.15
Wednesday 8th July - 11.15-12.15
Tuesday 14th July - 9.45-10.45
Thursday 16th July - 9.45-10.45
