Mid-Year School Transfer
If you are considering Varndean for 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.
If you are enquiring regarding a mid-year transfer, please email school@varndean.co.uk requesting to book a slot.
Current tours for mid-year school transfer:
Friday 11th September 9.15-10.15am
Friday 18th September 9.15-10.15am
Friday 25th September 9.15-10.15am
Friday 2nd October 9.15-10.15am
Open Evening & Year 6 Open Mornings
For a more in-depth experience of everything Varndean has to offer, our annual Open Evening is on Thursday 17th September, 4.15–7.15pm - a great opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and students, and get a real sense of our community. We have space for 25 families on each tour.
School tours have proven extremely popular and most seem to be currently fully booked. Please follow the steps below if you have not been able to book a tour.
1. Check the links again to book as some cancellations will likely take place nearer the time.
2. Register interest in joiing a waiting list or a further date in October by emailing school@varndean.co.uk
Mornings - please click on the date to book
Tuesday 6th October 9.15-10.30am
Wednesday 7th October 9.15-10.30am
Thursday 8th October 9.15-10.30am
Friday 9th October 9.15-10.30am
Wednesday 21st October 9.15-10.30am
Thank you
Year 5 School Tours
Please note all tours for year 5 are now fully booked - please come along to our open evening on Thursday 17th September.
Tours Restart After October Half-term 2026
