STEM Fest 2025
21 November 2025
This week saw Varndean Sixth Form College hold its annual STEM FEST, a week-long programme designed to inspire students through
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Situated on a beautiful hilltop location with stunning views of Brighton, Varndean Sixth Form College is a highly successful and unique sixth form college offering exceptional education. With an outstanding academic track record, students become academically accomplished and flourish as part of a welcoming, inspirational and close-knit family. We ignite passion for learning, fostering curiosity and confidence, while empowering students to thrive, both academically and personally.
The College offers over 30 traditional A Levels, a diverse range of Advanced Level Vocational Courses, the prestigious and internationally recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma, as well as a wide range Foundation Level courses.
With approx 2000 students aged 16-19 years, Varndean Sixth Form College provides a real community ethos with outstanding support, where students thrive, and where we put student happiness at the heart of everything we do. We are in the top 10% of UK schools and sixth-form colleges for value-added, meaning the students who study here achieve much higher than expected of them based on the GCSE grades they arrive with.
A large percentage of our students progress on to university each year, with many studying at top Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Recent HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) statistics show that 94.8% of our students studying at Russell Group universities graduated with a First or Upper Second Class honours degree, higher than those students from the independent sector.
If you are a Year 11 student, missed our recent Open Events and interested in applying for a place at Varndean Sixth Form College from September 2026, join us for a College Tour.
Apply for September 2026 entry by the priority application deadline – Friday 5 December 2025
In November 2022, Varndean Sixth Form College officially opened its £2.9m STEM Centre. Attended by the Worshipful The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Lizzie Deane and Professor Robert Winston., watch our video and read our news post to find out more.
Varndean Sixth Form College invites you to see our development proposals to improve our campus for students. We are looking to enhance our educational facilities.
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Surrenden Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6WQ
Tel: 01273 508011
Email: information@varndean.ac.uk