Varndean School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Varndean School
Address: Balfour Road
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 6NP
Country: 22076827
Telephone Number: 01273 561281
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Baker
Capacity: 1301
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1466 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114579
DfE Number: 846/4012
UKPRN: 10015965
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton, Pavilion (E14000598)
Electoral Ward: Withdean (E05002439)

Easting & Northing: 531232E, 107295N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 3.35" N 0° 8' 13.15" W
Plus Code: 9C2XVV27+96

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Alison Ali - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mr Julian Benkel - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2024.
  • Mr Jon Dee - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2024.
  • Mr Sam Harvey - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Ms Dulani Kulasinghe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Alex Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2024.
  • Emma McCrea - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2023.
  • Mr Ian Rodgers - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2024.